Vodka Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large sweet onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1 1/4 cups vodka, premium quality, will make a difference
2 cups heavy cream
4 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
1 (5 1/2 ounce) can tomato paste

Preparation

Saute onion, garlic, and olive oil in large sauce pot until translucent, do NOT overcook or brown.
Add 2 cans of crushed tomatoes, and vodka.
Cook about 1/2 hour or until all alcohol has burned off.
Add heavy cream and basil.
Add tomato paste to your discretion, although sauce should be of a thick consistency, some people like theirs thin.
Let saute about 1/2 hour.
Serve with penne and freshly grated parmesan cheese.