• Preheat oven to 400° F.
• In a medium sized cast iron skillet, saute onion in olive oil until mostly tender.
• Add in garlic and ground beef. Break apart beef as it browns.
• Reduce heat to low and add in marinara sauce, basil, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Should be very thick. If you’d like it thinner, add in more marinara if you have it or a splash of water.

for the cheese topping-

• In a small bowl, stir cream cheese, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, salt, black pepper, and dried parsley together until combined.
• Dollop spoonfuls on top of the red sauce and bake for 15-20 minutes. 
• Remove from oven, top with fresh basil and serve with garlic bread.