Delicious Quick Pasta & Sauce
- 2 teaspoons olive oil (good extra virgin preferred)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/8 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped
- 1/8 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/8 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 1/8 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- parmesan cheese
- 1/2 lb pasta, prepared per package directions (small pasta, shells, elbows, etc)
- Heat oil over medium-high heat.
- Add onion saute until fragrant (2-3 minutes).
- Add garlic, cook 3-4 minutes more, stirring often to prevent browning.
- Add tomato sauce and dry spices.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat, add cheeses, stir gently until melted.
- Add basil.
- Pour over prepared pasta, toss to coat.
- Top with parmesan cheese.
- Serve with hot bread.
olive oil, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, salt, thyme, red pepper, fresh basil leaf, mozzarella cheese, cheese, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, pasta
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/delicious-quick-pasta-sauce-8731 (may not work)