Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka with Sun-Dried Tomatoes - Serving Dumplings

Ingredients

• 9 ounces rigatoni
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 shallots (finely chopped)
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 can (400 ml/14 oz) crushed tomatoes (like San Marzano tomatoes)
• 4 tbsp tomato paste
• ½ cup vodka
• 3.5 ounces sun-dried tomatoes (drained)
• 1 small jar (10 oz/280 g) roasted bell peppers (drained)
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 30 g freshly grated parmesan (plus more for serving)
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves