Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions till cook well. Add teaspoon of oil in it. While the pasta is cooking, reserve ½ cup pasta water and set aside.

Heat oil in a pan and add garlic. Saute the garlic on a low flame for 2-3 minutes. Add tomatoes and two pinches of salt and cook them for a few minutes till soft. Add pasta water which was kept aside and simmer till it thickens and becomes saucy. Add pasta and butter and toss well. Add the basil and mix well.