Beef Pasta Bake

2c bowtie pasta, uncooked
1lb ground beef
1 onion (opt)
2cloves garlic, chopped
1/2t garlic salt
3c spaghetti sauce
6oz cream cheese, cubed (I just use the whole 8 oz though)
2/3c milk
1/2c sour cream
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3/4c grated parmesan cheese, divided

Cook bowtie pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside. Brown beef, onion, and garlic until beef is no longer pink; drain. Add spaghetti sauce and garlic salt; simmer for 10 min. In a separate bowl, combine cream cheese and milk. Microwave 1-2minutes on high, stirring once. Stir with whisk until blended. Stir in sour cream, green pepper, and 1/2c parmesan cheese. Place cream cheese mixture in greased 9x9 (or close too) casserole dish. Spread cooked pasta on top of the cream cheese mixture. Top with beef mixture and remaining Parmesan cheese. Heat at 350 for 25-30min.

Notes: This has boiled over a little bit so I usually put a cookie sheet underneath. This is good reheated too. Definitely a weekend meal for us since it is a bit more time consuming. It can be frozen though prior to heating it in the oven. Just line your casserole dish with aluminum foil and plastic wrap and then put the ingredients in there.