In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil over a medium heat

Add the onions and garlic and sauté until translucent

Add the tomatoes, tomato paste and dried basil

Season to taste and leave to cook, stirring occasionally, while you prepare the pasta

You might need to add some of the pasta water to loosen the sauce during the cooking process

Bring a large pot of water to the boil and cook your pasta according to the packet directions

Just before the pasta is ready, mix the ricotta into the tomato sauce

Adjust the seasoning before draining the pasta

Add the pasta to the sauce and mix in well