Gnocchi alla Vodka

Ingredients

• 2 medium russet potatoes
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup ricotta cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup salted butter
• 1 cup diced pancetta
• 1 medium shallot minced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ¼ cup vodka
• 2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes preferably San Marzano
• ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• ¼ cup chopped fresh basil or more to taste
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• salt
• ground black pepper