Directions
Pour tomatoes with their juices into 1-qt liquid measuring cup. Add water until mixture measures 1 qt.
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until simmering. Add onion & ½ tsp salt & cook until onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, pepper flakes & Italian seasoning; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add ground meat & cook, breaking apart meat, until no longer pink, about 4 minutes.
Scatter pasta over meat but do not stir. Pour diced tomatoes with juices & tomato sauce over pasta. Cover & bring to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low & simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender, about 25 minutes.
Remove skillet from heat & stir in ½ cup Parmesan. Season with salt & pepper. Dot with heaping tablespoons ricotta; cover, & let stand off heat for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with basil & remaining 2 Tbsp Parmesan. Serve hot.
Tip: Use a 12-inch nonstick skillet with a tight-fitting lid for this recipe.