Classic Italian Marinara

Ingredients (9)

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 0.25 tsp ground red pepper flakes optional
• 5 fresh basil leaves with stems sliced, or you may leave whole
• 10 oz whole-wheat shaped pasta penne, shells, fusilli
• 2 tbsp Parmesan or Romano cheese freshly grated
• 1 canned tomatoes good-quality, preferably packed in its own juice, drained, reserve liquid
• 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 0.25 tsp kosher salt
• 5 clove garlic minced