Vodka Sauce | Umami

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons butter (salted or unsalted)
• 1 medium yellow onion (finely chopped, about 1 cup)
• 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ - ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust based on desired spiciness)
• ⅓ cup vodka
• 28 oz canned whole peeled tomatoes (or crushed tomatoes, undrained)
• 10 large fresh basil leaves (torn or cut into ribbons, may substitute 2 teaspoons dried basil)
• 1 cup + 2 Tablespoons heavy cream
• ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (plus extra for serving)
• 16 oz pasta (if serving with pasta)