In a saucepan gently sauté onion with olive oil for five minutes, add chopped clove of garlic, continue sautéing and one minute later add tomatoes. Add one cup of water, salt and pepper then bring to a simmer for fifteen minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil; cook pasta according to package directions.
Drain pasta and toss with sauce. Finish with basil, cheese and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
