Vegan Vodka Sauce (Vegan Penne alla Vodka)

Name: Vegan Vodka Sauce (Vegan Penne alla Vodka)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil ((can sub for vegetable stock)); 1 medium sweet onion, (diced); 4 cloves garlic, (minced); 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 28 oz can whole San Marzano tomatoes; 1/3 cup high quality vodka; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper; 1/4 cup fresh basil, (chopped); 1/2 cup coconut cream ((see post for substitutions if allergic like vegan yogurt)); 1-2 tsp vegan cane sugar; 1/2 cup grated vegan Parmesan cheese ((we like Violife - see most for subs if allergic)); 16 oz penne pasta ((if making penne alla vodka))