5 1/2 quarts of canned crushed tomatoes
1 quart of tomato puree
3 ounces of onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon of dried basil, crumbled
2 teaspoons of dried oregano, crumbled
4 ounces of fresh parsley,  minced
1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
1 ounce of salt (1 1/2 tbsp)
3 pounds of  ziti
3 gallons of water
3 ounces of salt
2 tablespoons of vegetable oil (optional)
3 pounds of cottage cheese
24 ounces of mozzarella cheese,  shredded
24 ounces of  Swiss cheese, shredded
4 ounces of minced fresh parsley
1 pound of provolone cheese, shredded