Beef Pasta in Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 300 g pasta (penne or your choice)
• 400 g ground beef
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves, minced
• 400 g canned tomatoes (or fresh ripe tomatoes, sliced)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt
• pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
• 100 ml beef broth or water
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
• Grated Parmesan cheese for serving