Cheesy Baked Ziti {Make-Ahead/Freezer Meal}

subheading: Ricotta Mixture + Cheese:

1 ½ cups ( 340 g) ricotta cheese, (whole milk, part skim, or homemade)

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon pepper

3 cups ( 340 g) shredded mozzarella cheese

1 ½ cups ( 85 g) grated Parmesan cheese

subheading: Ziti + Sauce:

1 ½ pounds ( 680 g) uncooked ziti noodles

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 garlic cloves, finely minced

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, more to taste, if desired

2 cans (28-ounces each) crushed tomatoes

¼ cup chopped fresh basil

Directions at melskitchencafe.com

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