Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka – Locatelli

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 2 medium sweet onions (chopped)
• 5 minced garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon or more of red pepper flakes, plus more for serving, if desired
• 2 - 28 ounce cans of San Marzano crushed tomatoes
• 2/3 cup of vodka of choice
• 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons of sea salt
• 1/2 cup of freshly chopped basil
• 1 cup of heavy cream
• 1/2 cup of half and half
• 5 tablespoons or more of freshly grated Locatelli Pecorino Romano cheese (plus more for serving)
• Fresh black pepper (to taste)
• 1 pound of rigatoni pasta