Make homemade sauce. (see notes)

Preheat oven to 350.

Cook Ziti according to package, stop short of al-dente. About 2 minutes before the shortest cooking time on the package.

Drain ziti in a colander and rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Stir gently while rinsing.

Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of a greased 9x13 baking dish.

Make one layer of pasta & cheese, then another layer of sauce, pasta and cheese, then another layer of sauce. Top with remaining cheese

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, or until heated through and cheese on top bubbles and browns.