INGREDIENTS
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1 lb sweet and hot Italian sausages, casings removed
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12 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese (about 1½ cups)
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4 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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salt and ground black pepper
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12 ounces fresh whole milk mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 3 cups
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3 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1½ cups)
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1½ lbs ziti or other short, tubular pasta
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4½ cups Marinara Sauce or jarred tomato sauce
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¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves (for serving)