Best Baked Ziti Creamy Cheesy Comfort Food Bliss

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
• 1 pound ground beef (450g)
• 1 medium onion, chopped (150g, about 1 cup chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 cloves)
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (794g)
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce (425g)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (5 ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil (2.5 ml)
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) (1.25 ml)
• Salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (20g)
• 15 ounces ricotta cheese (425g)
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten (60g)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (25g)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (1.25 ml)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (1.25 ml)
• 1 pound ziti pasta (450g)
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (200g)
• Additional fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)