2 1/2 lb Fresh ripe tomatoes
1/3 c  Italian olive oil
1/2 c  Chopped onion
3 cl Garlic
2 tb Chopped fresh basil
Salt & pepper to taste
1 1/4 lb Spaghetti
3/4 c  Parmesan cheese
20    Basil leaves

Wash, peel & chop tomatoes, discarding seeds. Heat oil in a moderately
deep pan, add onion & garlic and saute until onion is limp. Discard garlic
and add tomatoes, chopped basil and salt & pepper. Simmer for about 20
minutes over moderate heat. While sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of
water to boil. Add salt to taste and add spaghetti. Boil until spaghetti
is “al dente,” aprox 8 to 10 minutes. Drain spaghetti, toss with the sauce
and the grated cheese.

Garnish each plate with some of the basil leaves. Serve at once.