Ingredients
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2 teaspoons olive oil (good extra virgin preferred)
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon thyme
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1/8 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped
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1/8 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
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1/8 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
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1/8 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
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parmesan cheese
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1/2 lb pasta, prepared per package directions (small pasta, shells, elbows, etc)
Instructions
- Heat oil over medium-high heat.
- Add onion sauté 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.