Prep time: 15-20 minutes

Cook time: 40-45 minutes

Materials:

• 1/2 large onion chopped
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 32 oz. crushed tomatoes
• 4 oz. cream cheese
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (additional needed for top)
• 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese (additional needed for top)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp. sugar
• 1 tbsp. parsley
• 1 tsp marjoram
• 2 tbsp. olive oil (additional needed for greasing baking dish)
• 1 lb. cooked pasta

Process:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and grease a baking dish with some olive oil. Set aside until needed.
2. Cook the pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet or Dutch oven add in some olive oil. Keeping the heat on medium/high add in the ground beef.
4. Cook, breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon until the beef is cooked through. If the beef renders a lot of fat, discard the fat before continuing.
5. Add in the onions and season with a pinch of salt. Cook stirring occasionally until the onions have softened, about 3-4 minutes.
6. Add in the garlic and cook for an additional 60-90 seconds.
7. Add in the crushed tomatoes and season with salt, pepper, sugar, parsley and marjoram. Mix well.
8. Once seasoned well, add in the cream cheese and cook until the cheese has melted.
9. Add in the cooked pasta and continue to mix to incorporate.
10. Sprinkle in the cheese and mix well.
11. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
12. Top with some additional cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes.
13. Let sit for a few minutes before serving.
14. Plate and ENJOY!