Cherry Tomato Pasta alla Vodka

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh oregano
• 1-2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 6 cups cherry tomatoes, halved if large
• 1/2 cup vodka
• Kosher salt and black pepper
• 1 cup heavy cream or canned coconut milk
• 1 pound short cut pasta
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
• 1/2 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped