my go to recipe for authentic Italian Bake Ziti
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt generously, and boil the pasta until al dente.
Toss the cooked pasta with the marinara sauce, cubed mozzarella, hald the Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and pepper flakes.
Transfer the pasta to an oiled 9 by 13- inch baking dish. Cover the top of the pasta with the sliced mozzarella, and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan.
Bake until lightly browned and hot, about 30 minutes.
Serve immediately.
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