7 Layer Italian Dip

Ingredients

• 16 ounces cream cheese softened
• 1 package italian dressing mix
• 1 1/4 cups marinara sauce you can buy some or make your own, see recipe below
• 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
• 1 cup italian sausage cooked
• 10 pepperoni chopped
• 1 can sliced olives drained
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese fresh
• 1/8 cup fresh parsley chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic fresh
• 1/4 cup onion chopped
• 2 tablespoons basil
• 15 ounces tomato sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 4 teaspoons pepper