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Heat the oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
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Add the Onion and 1/2 tsp salt and cook until the onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in the garlic and pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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Add the ground meat and cook, breaking apart the meat, until no longer pink, about 4 minutes.
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Scatter the pasta over the meat but do not stir.
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Pour on the diced tomatoes, the water and the jar of sauce over the noodles.
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Cover and bring to a simmer.
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Reduce the heat to a med-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender, about 20 minutes.
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Remove from heat and stir in the parmesan cheese.
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Dot with heaping tablespoons of the ricotta and sprinkle the top with shredded mozzarella.
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Let stand about 5 minutes.
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Serve.
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optional: before serving sprinklw with 2 Tbsp parmesan and 3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil.
