1 lb Italian sausage (or any meat of your choice)
1 onion, diced
28 oz marinara or pasta sauce
14 oz diced tomatoes (undrained)
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 cup pasta water
16 oz ziti pasta
15 oz ricotta cheese
2 eggs
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 cups mozzarella cheese, divided
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Cook ziti in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
In a large pan, cook the sausage and onion until browned.
Stir in Italian seasoning, diced tomatoes, pasta water, and marinara sauce. Let simmer for about 10 minutes.
In a bowl, mix together ricotta, eggs, parsley, 1 cup mozzarella, and parmesan.
Spread a little sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Add half of the pasta, all of the cheese mixture, half of the sauce, the rest of the pasta, the remaining sauce, and finish with the rest of the mozzarella on top.
Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes or until hot, bubbly, and golden.
