The Food Lab&#39s No-Boil Baked Ziti

Ingredients

• 1 pound ziti pasta
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

Directions

Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the ziti in a large bowl and cover with hot salted water by 3 or 4 inches. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, stirring it after the first 5 minutes to prevent sticking. Drain.