Baked Ziti

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 300 g / 10oz ziti or penne pasta ( (Note 1))
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 g arlic cloves (, minced)
• 1 small onion ((brown, white or yellow), finely chopped)
• 500 g / 1 lb ground beef or pork (OR 50/50 combo (Note 2))
• 700 g / 24 oz tomato passata ((pureed tomato, Note 3))
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tsp EACH dried basil, oregano, sugar
• 1 cup ricotta (, optional (Note 4))
• 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese ((or other melting cheese))
• 1 cup parmesan (, freshly grated (optional))
• Finely chopped parsley or basil ((optional garnish))
• 2 tsp fennel seeds ((optional, Note 5))
• 1 tbsp paprika ((plain or sweet))
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper OR 3/4 tsp chilli flakes ((adjust to taste))
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp EACH salt and black pepper