Million Dollar Ziti A Comfort Food Game

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (approx. 1 cup/150g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 2 teaspoons/10g)
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes (794g)
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce (425g)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (5ml)
• ½ teaspoon dried basil (2.5ml)
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (2.5ml) (optional, for a bit of kick)
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (5g)
• Salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 32 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese (907g)
• 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese (approx. 100g)
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (approx. 50g)
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (approx. 10g)
• 1 pound ziti pasta (454g)
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (approx. 200g)
• 1-2 teaspoons truffle oil (optional, for a touch of luxury. A little goes a long way!) (5-10ml)
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)