Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up the meat, until browned, about 8 minutes. Add the tomato puree, water, sugar, bay leaf, and fennel. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil. SImmer over low heat until thickened, about 30 minutes. Remove the garlic, mash it to a paste and stir it back into the pot, discard the bay leaf.
Meanwhile, Cook the penne in a larg pt of boiling water until al dente. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Stir the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Using a slotted spoon, add the cooked sausage to the pasta, then add 1 cup of the tomato sauce and toss to coat the pasta.
Spoon the pasta into a 9X13 baking dish. Pour the remaining tomato sauce over the pasta and dollup large spoonfuls of ricotta on top. Gently fold some of the ricotta into the pasta, don't overmix, you should have pockets of ricotta. Scatter the mozarella cubes on top and sprinkle with the Parmigiano-Reggiano. Bake the pasta for about 45 minutes or until bubbling and golden on top. Let rest for 20 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	510.48 Kcal (2137 kJ)
Calories from fat	337.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	37.54g	58%
Cholesterol	95.53mg	32%
Sodium	706.85mg	29%
Potassium	289.29mg	6%
Total Carbs	11.19g	4%
Sugars	2.06g	8%
Dietary Fiber	2.93g	12%
Protein	29.69g	59%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	3%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	484.7mg	48%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	172.35 Kcal (722 kJ)
Calories from fat	114.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.67g	58%
Cholesterol	32.25mg	32%
Sodium	238.65mg	29%
Potassium	97.67mg	6%
Total Carbs	3.78g	4%
Sugars	0.7g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.99g	12%
Protein	10.02g	59%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	3%
Iron	0.2mg	3%
Calcium	163.6mg	48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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