Ingredients

12ozdried pasta

1tbspolive oil

4cloves garlic,minced

28oztomatoes,crushed

¼cupfresh basil leaves,roughly chopped, loosely packed

1ozdark chocolate,chopped

1tspsea salt

¼tspdried oregano

¼tspred pepper flakes,crushed

fresh basil,julienned

Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Cook pasta in generously-salted water al dente according to package instructions.

While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a medium skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic, and saute for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.

Add the remaining ingredients, and stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.

When the pasta is cooked, drain the water. Then serve the pasta with the sauce ladled on top, or stir together the pasta and sauce and serve with additional garnishes, if desired.