Creamy Pasta Bake with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 (6 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 0.75 cup heavy whipping cream
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pinch white sugar
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1.25 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 small bunch fresh basil, finely chopped