One Pan Baked Ziti

INGREDIENTS

1/2 lb

ground Italian sausage ((I use "hot))

15 oz

can diced tomatoes

8 oz

can tomato sauce

1 tsp

olive oil

garlic cloves (, minced)

1/4 tsp

red pepper flakes

1 tbsp

dried basil ((or 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves but add it at the end))

1/2 tsp

dried oregano

3 cups

water

12 oz

ziti or similar pasta

1/2 cup

half and half ((or heavy cream))

1/2 cup

freshly grated Parmesan cheese

ground black pepper

1 cup

mozzarella cheese (, shredded)