Spaghetti with Zesty "Bolognese"

While this is so very much NOT a bolognese, it was still very good. I found this on Elizabeth's blog; I believe she found it in a Kraft magazine.



Ingredients:

• 12 oz dry spaghetti noodles
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• salt & pepper, to taste
• 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
• 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1/4 cup Italian dressing
• 2 TBSP Cream cheese, softened (I used 2 oz)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• dash red pepper flakes
• Flat-leaf Parsley, chopped

Cook pasta to al dente. Drain & set aside.

Meanwhile, saute onions & garlic in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add ground beef and brown. Season with salt & pepper, to taste.

Add tomatoes, Italian dressing, & Italian seasoning, & parsley. I also added a cube of frozen basil from Trader Joe's. Bring to a low boil. Add red pepper flakes.

Add cream cheese and stir in until melted and well-combined. Toss with pasta. Serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.