Sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil until browned.
Add tomato paste and let it caramelize.
Add pickled chili, deglaze with vodka, and let it cook off.
Add whole peeled tomatoes, crush them with a wooden spoon, and simmer for 30 minutes.
Blend the sauce with an immersion blender.
Cook the rigatoni in salted water for 8 minutes.
Add the cream to the sauce and stir to combine.
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and let it absorb the flavors.
Finish with butter and grated Pecorino Romano cheese.
