Ingredients

• 2 packs of Swiss spaghetti,
• salt
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
• finely chopped chili pepper, to taste
• 1 to 2 cans Cuisine plum tomatoes
• a small handful fresh sweet basil leaves

Directions

Cook the pasta in well salted boiling water.

Put the olive oil, about 1/2 teaspoon salt, the tomatoes, hot pepper (if using it) and garlic into a large bowl.  When the pasta is cooked, drain well and add to the bowl.  Add the basil, torn in smaller pieces if the leaves are big.  Toss the pasta well, adding more salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.

Serve immediately.