1/2 can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped
1/2 bag potatoes cut into small pieces
1 onion
3 pieces of garlic
1/4 c. olive oil
5 fresh basil leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
1/3 c. grated cheese
1/2 lb. any small pasta

In a pot saute onion and garlic in olive oil. Add 1/2 can peeled tomatoes. Stir and let cook for 10 minutes. Then add potatoes; stir and add water until potatoes are covered. Season with salt, pepper, and basil. Let cook about 20 minutes until potatoes are tender. Add cheese.

In separate pot cook 1/2 pound pasta. Drain pasta, then mix together with potatoes.

Variation: Use rice instead of pasta.