1: Put pancetta in a large frying pan and get somewhat crispy.
2: In the same pan, sauté garlic and onions in olive oil until garlic is fragrant.
3: Pour vodka in and cook until almost all evaporated.
4: Add tomato paste and mix.
5: Add heavy cream, salt, red pepper flakes, and pepper. Cook on low heat for 10 minutes.
6: While sauce is cooking, bring water to a boil. Cook pasta as directed on box minus 1 minute for al dente. Don't forget to keep some pasta water!
7: Add pasta water and cooked pasta. Mix.
8: Add parm cheese, basil, and butter and mix until incorporated. Taste sauce and add more salt or cheese if needed. Let cook for a few more minutes to coat pasta.
9: Top with fresh basil and parm cheese.
10: Enjoy & buon appetito!
