Sbarro Ziti Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried ziti pasta
• Salt for boiling water
• 1 pound ground beef, Lean, 80/20 ratio preferred
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, Finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, Minced
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes, Canned, no salt added
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper, Freshly ground
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, Optional for mild heat
• 2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh basil leaves, chopped (for garnish)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)