Homemade Tomato Basil Pasta

Ingredients

• 400 g whole wheat spaghetti
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 red chili pepper, chopped (optional)
• 800 g fresh tomatoes, diced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 large bunch fresh basil, roughly chopped
•  Salt and pepper to taste
•  Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

1. 1 Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until 'al dente'.
2. 2 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, onion, and red chili pepper. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Add the diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir well and let simmer for 10 minutes.
4. 4 Add the basil to the sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Let simmer for another 5 minutes.
5. 5 Drain the spaghetti and add it to the sauce. Stir well until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
6. 6 Serve with a generous amount of Parmesan cheese. No stress, it already smells delicious!