Quick Vodka Pasta

Instructions

1. Prep Ingredients: Finely dice half an average-sized onion and peel a couple of cloves of garlic.
2. Heat Oil: Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large sauté pan.
3. Cook Onion: Add the diced onion to the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent.
4. Add Garlic and Spices: Crush in the two cloves of garlic, then add about 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes.
5. Incorporate Tomato Paste and Cream: Add 3 ounces of tomato paste and 3 ounces of heavy cream to the pan.
6. Add Vodka: Stir in 1 ounce of vodka into the sauce.
7. Combine Pasta: Transfer the pasta, when it's about a minute shy of your preferred level of dness, directly into the sauté pan to finish cooking in the sauce.
8. Adjust Consistency: Gradually add reserved pasta cooking water, 1/4 cup at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
9. Add Parmesan: Remove the pan from the heat and immediately add 1 ounce of freshly grated Parmesan.
10. Serve: Plate the pasta and optionally grate a little more Parmesan over the top before serving.