Baked Ziti with Ricotta and Mozzarella My GoTo Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 medium yellow onion, 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)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil (2.5ml)
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (1.25ml), optional
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar (2.5ml)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pound ziti pasta (454g)
• 15 ounces ricotta cheese (425g), whole milk or part-skim
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (approx. 25g)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (approx. 225g), divided