Penne Alla Vodka

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
2. Step 2: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Step 3: Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Pour in the vodka and let it simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
5. Step 5: Add the crushed tomatoes to the skillet, stir well, and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Step 6: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, cooking for another 5 minutes until the sauce is creamy and heated through.
7. Step 7: Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste, then add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta evenly.
8. Step 8: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, and parsley until well combined.
9. Step 9: Serve the pasta hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs if desired.