Nick and Toni's Penne Alla Vecchia Bettola

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup vodka
• 3/4 pound penne pasta
• 3/4 to 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 medium Spanish onion, chopped
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 (28-ounce) cans peeled plum tomatoes
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• Kosher salt
• 4 tablespoons fresh oregano
• 3 cloves of garlic, diced
• 1/4 cup good olive oil