Prep Time: 10 minutes // Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 12 ounces light cream cheese (about 1.5 boxes)
- 3/4 tsp. dried oregano
- 3/4 tsp. dried parsley
- 1/4 tsp. dried basil
- 2 8-oz cans tomato sauce
- 1 6-oz can tomato paste
- 2 tsp. dried oregano
- 2 tsp. dried basil
- 1/2 tsp. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese divided
- 1/2 cup powdered parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup pepperoni
- any other toppings you like
- Ritz crackers or bread slices/garlic bread
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350º F. Spray the bottom of a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray; set aside.
- Mix together cream cheese, oregano, parsley and basil in a small bowl. Spread herbed cream cheese on the bottom of prepared dish. Layer with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese.
- In another medium sized bowl, mix together tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, basil, sugar and garlic powder. Pour over cheese layer in dish. Cover with the remaining cheeses. Top with pepperoni and any other toppings desired.
- Place in preheated oven and bake for 15 mins or until heated through and bubbly. Serve with crackers.