Simple Pasta Basil

Put on some water for the pasta and add salt, count about 1 liter of water per 100 grams of pasta

Wash the tomatoes, cut them in half and then in to 1-2cm cubes and put aside

Wash the basil leaves, leave 3 or 4 smaller leaves for the finish then cut the rest of the leaves fine and put aside

Put a thick bottomed pan on medium heat and add a good amount of olive oil

If you have a garlic press, press the garlic gloves else squash them then cut fine and add to the oil

As soon as you smell the garlic fumes coming from the pan after about 5-10 seconds add the tomatoes and stir

Now you can also add the oregano and balsamic cream

Your water should be boiling by now so you can add the pasta

Let the tomatoes simmer for about 10 minutes and take in mind that we want it to be saucy but with some soft pieces remaining we definitely do not want pulp so take the pan off the heat source if needed

Finally add the fresh cut basil leaves to the sauce and let simmer for another minute before adding 2/3 of the grated cheese

Serve the pasta in a bowl or plate, add the remaining grated cheese, put the sauce on and finish it with a basil leaf on top