2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried, crumbled
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese ( about 3 1/2 ounces)
Additional freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Bring tomatoes and garlic to boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and simmer until reduced to 1 1/4 cups, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Season tomato sauce to taste with salt.
Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Drain well.
Meanwhile, melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Mix in basil. Add pasta. toss to coat. Add tomato sauce and 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; toss again. Season to taste with pepper. Serve passing additional grated Parmesan cheese separately.