Four-Cheese Baked Ziti

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 425°F.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions. 
3. Meanwhile, cook the sausage, onion, oregano and red pepper flakes in olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in marinara sauce. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from the heat.
4. Drain pasta; transfer to a large bowl. Stir in 2 cups meat sauce. Set aside.
5. Combine the ricotta, parmesan and cream in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Spread a 1/2 cup meat sauce in a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Layer with a third of the reserved pasta mixture, 1/2 cup meat sauce, half of the ricotta mixture and a third of the fresh mozzarella pearls. Repeat layers, starting with the pasta mixture.
7. Top with the remaining pasta mixture, meat sauce and fresh mozzarella pearls. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella.
8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned and sauce is bubbly.