Pesto Pasta alla Vodka

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup, olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp, crushed red pepper flakes (optional, only if you want it spicy!)
• 1/2 cup, tomato paste
• 1 14oz can, crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 cup vodka
• 3/4 cup basil pesto, homemade or store-bought (I used my favorite dairy-free pesto recipe)
• Salt
• black pepper
• 1 14oz can, cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chicken or veggie broth
• 1 box pasta of your choice (I like penne or rigatoni for this)
• 1 cup pasta cooking water (don’t forget to save it!)
• 3 tbsp, salted butter (or olive oil if you want 100% dairy free)
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional), plus more for serving
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped