Tomato Basil Pasta. A quick homemade pasta sauce is served with pasta, fresh basil and parmesan cheese, if desired. Here’s how to cook pasta to al dente:

The star in this tomato basil pasta is, of course, the fresh tomato basil sauce! Peel and finely slice the onion and garlic. About 5 minutes before the pasta is finished cooking, add the oil, garlic, pepper.