Cook your choice of pasta according to the package directions. While the pasta is boiling, begin making the sauce. Make sure to reserve about a cup of pasta water before draining your cooked pasta!

Heat olive oil and butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened, not browned. Add in garlic and stir for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.

Carefully pour in the vodka and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes (liquid will be reduced). Add in tomato paste and stir until combined.

Slowly stir in the heavy cream and simmer on low until pasta is done.

Add the cooked pasta the skillet. Sprinkle in the parmesan, salt, pepper and a bit of crushed red pepper. Stir until everything is combined. Add a splash of pasta water and stir. Keep adding the pasta water until the desired consistency is reached. Serve with some fresh basil and more parmesan cheese. Yum!