Take the saucepan to medium-high heat, and add a dash of your finest olive oil. Yes, yes, yes, it's that good.
Now, add the minced garlic. Don't be shy; we're going for that pungent flavor that'll make your taste buds do the cha cha slide.
Next up, the onion. Thinly sliced, mind you. We're not trying to be fancy here, but we do want to make sure the flavors meld like a perfectly tuned orchestra.
Proceed to the Meat of the Matter Or, if you will, the Meatballs of Destiny But wait, there's more! The Cheese of Enlightenment awaits