Penne alla Vodka

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Ingredients

500g / 1 lb penne or ziti ((rigatoni is also a fave, else any other pasta))
2 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt (, for pasta cooking water)
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 small onion (, finely diced (smaller dice than usual is better))
2 garlic cloves (, finely minced)
1/2 cup (140g / 4.5 oz) tomato paste ((UK: tomato puree))
1 1/4 cups heavy / thickened cream ((UK: double cream - Note 2))
1/3 cup vodka (, or chicken stock/broth for alcohol free (Note 3))
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes ((chilli flakes), 100% optional)
3/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt ((halve for table salt))
Pinch black pepper
50g / 1 loosely packed cup freshly grated parmesan (, plus more for serving (Note 4))
1/2 cup+ pasta cooking water ((Note 5))
2 tsp parsley (, finely chopped, for serving (optional))

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