Prehear oven to 350 degrees. Cook pasta according to directions. Allow pasta to cook 5 minutes. Meanwhile, combine 1 1/2 cups pasta sauce, ricotta cheese, Parmesan and fresh basil in a large bowl. Season pasta and sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Toss the pasta with the cheese and sauce mixture. Spread 1/2 cup pasta sauce in the bottom of a 13x9 inch baking dish. Pour the pasta mixture into the dish and drizzle the remaining sauce over the top. Sprinkle with mozzerella cheese. Bake uncovered until the top is golden brown and bubbles about 25 - 30 minutes.
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