Step 1

Heat 3 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan.

Step 2

Add yellow onion and stir for 5 minutes until onion is translucent. Then add minced garlic and stir for one minute.

Step 3

Add tomato paste, vodka, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Stir to combine and simmer for 5 minutes or until vodka has evaporated.

Step 4

Add crushed tomatoes and one cup of water. Stir to combine and simmer for at least 30 minutes over low heat. Stir occasionally to keep from sticking to pan.

Step 5

Cook desired pasta following its package directions.

Step 6

Remove sauce from heat and add heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Serve pasta with vodka sauce, extra parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves on top.