Quick and Easy Microwave Marinara Cheat

Using a bottled sauce isn't ideal, but when company's on the way, a few spices can doctor it up.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 5
• Yields: 1 1/4 cups

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups  Ragu pizza sauce
• 1⁄2 garlic clove, minced
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, coarsely grated
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons romano cheese, coarsely grated
• 1⁄2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon  vidalia onion, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  italian seasoning

Directions

1. Add pizza sauce to a microwave-safe dish and heat 1 minute on HIGH.
2. Add oil, garlic, onion and spices and mix well. Heat 3 minutes on HIGH.
3. Stir in cheeses, and microwave an additional 2 minutes on HIGH, or until sauce begins to bubble.