# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz penne pasta
→ Sauce
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
04 - 1 to 2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, adjusted to taste
05 - 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
06 - 1 tsp sugar
07 - 1 tsp dried oregano
08 - ½ tsp salt
09 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1 small bunch fresh basil, chopped, with some reserved for garnish
→ Cheese
11 - ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
# Steps:
01 - Set oven to 400°F and lightly grease a large baking dish.
02 - Boil penne in salted water until just al dente, approximately 2 minutes less than package instructions. Drain and set aside.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped garlic and crushed red pepper flakes; cook 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant without browning.
04 - Incorporate crushed tomatoes, sugar, oregano, salt, and black pepper into the skillet. Simmer gently for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened.
05 - Remove from heat and fold in chopped basil.
06 - Toss the drained penne with the sauce until evenly coated.
07 - Transfer half of the pasta mixture into the baking dish. Sprinkle with half the Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Layer remaining pasta and finish with the remaining cheeses on top.
08 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until cheese is melted, golden, and sauce is bubbling.
09 - Allow to rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with reserved basil and serve hot.
