Penne with vodka cream sauce

• EVOO
• 1/4 small onion, finely chopped, and/or 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• pinch crushed red pepper
• 3 TBS vodka
• 14 oz. can chopped or crushed tomatoes
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/4-3/8 c. heavy cream
• 1/4 c. grated parmesan
• 10 basil leaves, torn
• 8 oz. penne, cooked according to package directions

Saute onion and garlic until soft.  Add red pepper and saute briefly.  Deglaze pan with vodka.

Add tomato, salt, and black pepper.  Bring to a simmer.  Simmer ~8 min.

Blend with immersion blender if used chopped rather than crushed tomatoes.

Add cream, parmesan, and basil.  Reheat to almost a simmer.

Combine sauce and pasta.

Notes:
Maybe add more garlic.  Consider substituting white wine for some of the vodka (or in addition to the vodka).  Parmesan amount is a guesstimate; figure out correct amount.