Classic Baked Ziti

Name: Classic Baked Ziti
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb. Italian sausage (sweet, mild, or hot) ($3.49); 1 yellow onion ($0.27); 3 oz. tomato paste ($0.27); 1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes ($1.00); 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning blend ($0.30); 1/2 cup water ($0.00); 1 lb. ziti ($1.67); 1/2 Tbsp salt (for pasta water) ($0.05); 15 oz. ricotta ($1.69); 1 cup Italian cheese blend* ($1.15); freshly cracked black pepper ($0.05); 2 cups shredded mozzarella ($2.29); 1 handful chopped parsley (optional, for garnish) ($0.20)