Simple Capellini Pomodoro

Ingredients

• 12 oz (340 g) capellini (angel hair pasta)
• Salt (for boiling water)
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups (about 600 g) ripe tomatoes, diced (or 1 can [28 oz] crushed tomatoes)
• 1 teaspoon sugar (to balance acidity)
• ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
• Fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1/4 cup (15 g) fresh basil, torn
• Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving, optional)