Penne Vodka

Ingredients:
500 g penne
2 tbs olive oil
1/2 cup vodka
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp red chilli pepper flakes (optional)
1 tsp dried oregano
800 g crushed tomato (2 cans)
1 cup heavy cream
6 - 8 fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan or parmiggiano reggiano
Salt and pepper to taste

• In a cooking pan heat 2 tbs olive oil over medium heat, add the onion and cook it for about 5 min or so, then add garlic and cook for another 1 min. Add oregano and red pepper flakes (optional), stir well. Add the vodka and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes.
• Stir in the crushed tomatoes, reduce the heat to low and cook for 45 min. Stir occasionally.
• Meanwhile cook the pasta by sprinkle a good amount of salt into a large pot and bring it to boil. Add the pasta and cook it until al dente, drain well.
• Add the heavy cream, stir it well and season it with salt and pepper. Stir in the pasta, turn off the heat, add some basil leaves and grated parmesan on top, stir until well combine. You can sprinkle some parmesan flakes on top of the pasta when you serve it.