Delicious Quick Pasta & Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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)

Preparation

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.