After Work Spaghetti Sauce Serve over noodles or spaghetti with a nice tossed salad and hot French bread, and you'll have a quick, delicious and very economical meal. 2 tablespoons oil 1 large clove garlic 2 small cans tomato sauce 1 rounded teaspoon sweet basil 2 rounded tablespoons Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper, to taste Sauté whole garlic clove, peeled, in hot oil until golden brown (watch carefully so that it does not burn). Add tomato sauce, crush basil leaves before adding. Add cheese and salt and pepper. Simmer partially covered until the pasta is cooked.