spicy sausage penne all'arrabbiata

Ingredients

• 1 can (28 oz.) whole peeled tomaotes, such as san marzano
• 1 pound dry penne pasta, cooked and drained
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 large cloves garlic, pressed
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
• 1 cup red onions, finely diced
• 1 cup garlic sausage, cut into small pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon ground himalayan sea salt
• 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar such as demerara, or more to taste
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
• 6 - fresh basil leaves, chiffonade, plus more for garnish
• grated grana padano cheese, for garnish