In a medium size covered pot, bring water to a rolling boil.
Over medium heat (5 out of 10) preheat medium size pan.
Add olive oil and garlic clove and cook for about 1-2 minutes
Add chopped tomato, cook for 10-15 minutes or until the water evaporates and the sauce thickens up.
Note: When you are half way through the cooking time proceed with the following step.
Add salt to the water and add spaghetti to the pot.
Stir in torn basil leaves, just before spaghetti are transferred into the pan.
When spaghetti are cooked (follow time instructions on the package), use a tongs to transfer them directly to the pan. Use the tongs to swirl spaghetti around and thoroughly mix with the sauce, about 1 minute.
Add 1/4 cup of pasta water and kip mixing until it all comes together and pasta absorbs the water.