Skillet-Baked Ziti Ingredients 1 lb sweet or hot Italian sausage, casings removed 6 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (or more or less to your taste) kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes 3 cups water 12 oz ziti 1/2 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese