Delicious Quick Pasta & Sauce

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 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)

Recipe

• 1 heat oil over medium-high heat.
• 2 add onion sauté until fragrant (2-3 minutes).
• 3 add garlic, cook 3-4 minutes more, stirring often to prevent browning.
• 4 add tomato sauce and dry spices.
• 5 reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 6 remove from heat, add cheeses, stir gently until melted.
• 7 add basil.
• 8 pour over prepared pasta, toss to coat.
• 9 top with parmesan cheese.
• 10 serve with hot bread.