Oil pasta according to instructions on the box

Place ricotta, ¾ of the grated Romano, ½ of the mozzarella, black peppers and parsley in a large mixing bowl and combine well.

Add 8 ounces of warm tomato sauce into the same bowl and mix with the cheese until it is pink.

When Ziti is fully cooked, strain and add it to the cheese mixture. Make sure it is fully combined into cheese.

Put a thin layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking pan.

Add half of the Ziti and cheese mixture to the baking pan and spread evenly.

Place a layer of sliced provolone on top of Ziti.

Add a thick layer of tomato sauce on top of provolone.

Make a second layer of Ziti and cheese mixture.

Cover top evenly with shredded mozzarella and some grated Romano cheese.

Bake in a 400 degree oven for about 35-40 minutes.

Remove it from the oven, add a light layer of tomato sauce, some chopped basil and a little more grated Romano cheese.

Allow it to rest for about 15 minutes before cutting into the baked Ziti.

Enjoy!