INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, with about 1/3 of the juice drained off (I used Redpack)
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3 tablespoons tomato paste (I used Redpack)
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1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 pinch black pepper
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Butter, to grease the baking dish
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8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
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1 cup ricotta cheese
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8 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
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1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 cup Chunky Tomato Sauce
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Fresh chopped basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)
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Crackers or bread, for serving