1) To a large sautè pan, over medium high, add your butter and once melted add your shallots and garlic. Sautè until softened and translucent 2-3 minutes. Next add your tomato paste and cook until lightly caramelized 1-2 minutes. Then add your vodka and optionally flambè. Once you can’t smell any alcohol Add your heavy cream, basil, parmesan, red pepper flakes, salt & pepper. Mix well and let simmer for 5 minutes.
2) Cook your pasta to package directions in salted water. (save some pasta water) Add your cooked pasta into your sauce and toss.
3) To a bowl add your pasta and garnish with parmesan and basil.
4) Enjoy
