Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook ziti pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.

In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or sausage for about 5-7 minutes; drain excess fat.

Stir in the marinara sauce with the meat mixture; let simmer for about 5 minutes.

In a large bowl, mix the drained pasta with ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, half of the Parmesan, and fresh basil.

In a baking dish, layer half of the meat sauce on the bottom, followed by half of the pasta mixture. Repeat layers.

Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly.