Vodka sauce is one of my favorite sauces and my usual go-to when I buy jarred sauce. Trader Joe's Organic Vodka sauce is amazing. Use that or make the sauce from scratch.

Sauté the shallot and garlic in 2 tbsp of butter for 4-5 minutes then add 1 diced Roma tomato, 1 can of tomato paste, and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes. Cook until it’s deep red in color, not brown, about 6-8 minutes.

Deglaze the pan with vodka then stir in 1 cup of heavy cream, 1/4 cup of starchy pasta water, and 1/3 cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Bring to a light simmer for about 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Once thickened toss in the pasta and coat well.

Serve with fresh cracked black pepper, more parmesan, and fresh basil threads.