Fill a large pot of water. Bring to boil. Once boiling, season generously with salt. Add 1 pound pasta and cook according to package directions.

Reserve 1 cup water then drain the pasta and pour the cooked pasta into a 9 X 13 baking dish.

Meanwhile, dice 1 onion and the 3 pods of garlic and set aside.

In a large skillet, heat 2 Tablespoons olive oil and cook the onion until soft, about 3-5 minutes.

Add 1 pound ground meat. Cook and crumble until brown. Once cooked through add 3 pods of diced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Next pour in the 24 ounces of pasta sauce and add the reserve 1 cup of pasta water.

Season with 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon papper. Stir until combined, cover and cook on low for about 15-20 minutes.

Remove the skillet from heat and add the sauce to the dish with the pasta, stir to combine. Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy.

Optional: If you would like to add a cheese topping, sprinkle non-dairy cheese shreds on top of the hamburger helper. Bake in the oven at 350°F until melted, about 5-10 minutes.