Vodka Pasta Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves
1 large shallot
1/2 cup onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (4 1/2 ounce) whole tomatoes, drained
3 fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup vodka
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (if necessary for thickening)
chopped fresh basil (optional)
parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

In a saucepan saute garlic, shallots and onion in olive oil, about 5 minutes. Add canned tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, crushed red pepper and salt. Stir, breaking up tomatoes and cook on medium to high heat for about 10 minutes. Add heavy cream and vodka; stir. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes. If the mixture needs thickening, quickly stir in 1 tablespoon flour; cook until thick. Keep heated until serving.
Serve over cooked penne, rigatoni or pasta of your choice. Also, great spooned over chicken or pork cutlets. Dust with parmesan cheese.