Prep all vegetables and cheese: finely dice shallots, chop parsley, and grate Parmesan cheese
Start pasta water in a pot
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and coat the bottom
Add diced shallots and cook slowly
Add 2 teaspoons of garlic and mix
Reduce heat to low and add 1 can of tomato paste
Combine all ingredients together and season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper
Add ½ cup of vodka and mix well
Let the sauce cook for 5 minutes
Add ½ cup of heavy cream and mix thoroughly
Stir in grated Parmesan cheese
Cook pasta according to package directions and add to the sauce
Toss pasta and sauce together, adding pasta water if sauce is too thick
Top with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese before serving
