Pasta with Tomatoes and Porcini Mushrooms

Name: Pasta with Tomatoes and Porcini Mushrooms
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. organic extra virgin olive oil; 1 large organic shallot; 1 pinch of kosher salt; ½ c. dried organic porcini mushroom; 1 can organic peeled plum tomatoes; kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 lb. organic whole wheat dry pasta; Fresh organic basil or parsley leaves (optional); ¼ c. grated Parmesan cheese