What is the best type of mozzarella to use for baked ziti?

Name: Baked Ziti
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 1 lb ziti noodles; 1½ lbs ground spicy or sweet Italian sausage ((or removed from casings)); 4 cloves garlic, (minced); 1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1½ teaspoons sugar; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons grated pecorino Romano ((or Parmigiano Reggiano cheese), divided); 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil, (plus more for serving); 8 oz whole milk mozzarella cheese, (shredded (about 2 cups))

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Whole milk mozzarella is best. You can purchase a plastic-wrapped brick of mozzarella (usually sold in the dairy case) and shred it yourself. To make it easier to work with, pop it in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes prior to shredding. Or, to save time time, it's perfectly fine to use pre-shredded mozzarella; just be sure it is made from whole milk. Avoid fresh buffalo mozzarella, which is best suited for salads.

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