Penne ala Vodka

Penne ala Vodka 

3-4 tablespoons of olive oil 
1/2 of a yellow onion 
1 28 ounce can of crushed tomatoes 
2-3 tablespoons of Vodka
1/3 to 1/2 cup heavy cream.
1 tablespoon of butter
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons of Fresh chopped basil and the same amount for chopped fresh parsley.
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
1 pound pasta of your choice

(you can add pancetta which is amazing separately for a non vegetarian dish) just fry up and then add at the end or make two separate sauces - easy peasy 

Add olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add tomato paste, don't burn just cook out bitterness

Add the onion and cook until the onion softens and is translucent.

Stir in your tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce your heat and put it down to a simmer until the sauce has thickened..I would say about 30 minutes.

For the last five minutes put in the cream, vodka, butter and red pepper.

While you are making the sauce you should be bringing a large pot of water to boil. Add your pasta when boiling and add salt to your water.

Drain the pasta when ready. Bring your pasta back to the pot and add your sauce.
Serve hot, and add some freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese on top. Basil from my Garden :) love love love this dish