Boil a large pot of water and add 1 tablespoon of coarse kosher salt. Cook 1 pound of ziti until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and cool completely in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and spray both the parchment and the sides of the pan with cooking spray.

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Position the springform pan on its side and layer a generous layer of low-moisture mozzarella cheese at the bottom. Align ziti pieces snugly along the sides and base of the pan.

Continue layering ziti and cheese, pressing down slightly to fill gaps. Sprinkle more mozzarella every few layers.

Pour half the marinara sauce over the layers, allowing it to seep in. Sprinkle remaining cheese, 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden.

Cool for 10 minutes, then carefully detach the sides of the springform pan and transfer to a serving platter. Finish with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.