Baked Ziti with Sausage

Name: Baked Ziti with Sausage
Ingredients: 1 lb. dry ziti pasta; 1 lb. Italian sausage, (casings removed); 3 cloves garlic, (minced or pressed); ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; ¾ cup dry red wine; 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; 8 ounces (about 2 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese, (divided); ¼ cup chopped fresh basil ((or sub with 1 ½ tablespoons of dried basil or dried Italian seasoning)); ½ cup whole milk ricotta cheese; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; Optional garnish: additional chopped fresh basil or other herbs, such as parsley