The Cooking Mawma

1: Put olive oil in a frying pan and fry pancetta until somewhat crispy (5-6 minutes).

2: In the same pan, sauté garlic and onions in olive oil until garlic is fragrant (2-3 minutes).

3: Pour vodka in and cook until almost all evaporated (1-2 minutes).

4: Add tomato paste and mix. Let it cook to heat for about 2-3 minutes.

5: Add heavy cream, salt, red pepper flakes, and pepper. Cook on low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6: While sauce is cooking, bring water to a boil and cook pasta as directed on the box minus 1 minute for al dente. Don't forget to keep some pasta water!

7: Add cooked pasta to the sauce and mix.

8: Add reserved pasta water, parmesan cheese, basil, and butter, and mix until incorporated. Taste sauce and add more salt or cheese if needed.

9: Let cook for a few more minutes to coat pasta.

10: Top with fresh basil and parmesan cheese.

11: Enjoy & buon appetito!