Things You'll Need

Instructions

1

Fill a large cooking pot with water about 3/4 of the way from the top, and add olive oil. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add pasta and turn heat to medium. Boil uncovered about 10 minutes, or until done. Drain pasta in colander and return to pan. Set aside.
2

While pasta is boiling, wash and dice tomatoes. Chop basil if using fresh. Set butter or margarine out to soften.
3

Add diced tomatoes to cooked pasta and stir with a wooden spoon.
4

Next, add butter or margarine, basil, Parmesan and spices. Mix until blended with a wooden spoon.
5

Turn pasta into serving dish. Serve with more Parmesan on the side, if desired.