Kirk's Cooking and Cocktails

0 Optional: Cook any protein you want to add (we did sausage) and remove.
1 Optional: Roast any veggies. (We did broccoli.)
2 Mince up the garlic and chop the shallot.
3 In your pot, heat the oil and add the shallot. Cook until deeply golden (2-3 minutes).
4 Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
5 In goes the vodka and reduce for 2 minutes.
6 Stir in the tomato paste and then add the crushed tomatoes, salt, and red pepper flakes.
7 Simmer for 15 minutes, and while that happens, cook your pasta until al dente.
8 Reserve some pasta water for the sauce.
9 Reduce the heat and add the heavy cream and shredded Parmesan cheese.
10 Once warm, stir in the pasta, pasta water, and any protein/veggies.
11 Plate and garnish with chopped parsley and more Parmesan!
12 Enjoy!