Boil water in a pot. Add 1/2 tbsp salt and add the pasta to it. Boil the pasta for 10-12 minutes. Once cooked, drain all the excess water and pour cold water on the pasta to stop the cooking process. Collect the cooked pasta in a colander.
Heat oil in a pan. Add chopped onions, garlic, leeks and celery. Saute the ingredients for a minute.
Add tomato sauce to the pan. Now add fresh basil leaves along with cherry tomatoes, cut in halves. Also add salt and black pepper powder at this step. Give a mix.
Now add boiled pasta to the pan and give a good mix. Cook for two minutes more and switch off the flame.
Your Pasta Belle Roma is now ready to be served. Garnish with cheese (optional) and enjoy!