Quick 20-Minute Vodka Pasta - Cook with Carla

Ingredients

• 2 cups dry penne pasta (roughly 8 ounces)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons salted butter
• Half an onion, diced finely
• 1 garlic clove, chopped into tiny bits
• 1/4 cup of vodka (any standard option works here)
• 1/4 cup of decent-quality tomato paste (tube ones are handy)
• 3/4 cup of heavy cream for the creamiest results
• A dash of black pepper and a hefty pinch of salt
• A small bunch of basil leaves, sliced thinly
• Fresh Parmesan to sprinkle generously on top