Southernized Baked Ziti

INGREDIENTS

1/2 lb

ground beef

1/2 lb

Italian sausage , removed from the casings

1/2 cup

dry bread crumbs

large eggs

1/2 tsp

garlic powder

2 tsp

dried parsley

1/4 cup

grated Parmesan

Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper ,

1 tbsp

olive oil

1 cup

chopped onion

1/2 cup

chopped green bell pepper

1/4 cup

chopped celery

4 cloves

garlic , minced

1 1/2 lb

Italian sausage

1 28 ounce can

of whole tomatoes

1 15 ounce can

of diced or stewed tomatoes

2 tsp

Italian seasoning

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 lb

ziti pasta

1 cup

ricotta cheese

large mozzarella ball , or about 4 cups shredded divided

1 cup

shredded Parmesan cheese , divided