This recipe sure has been making the rounds on social media. It’s garnered thousands of rave reviews from everyone that’s tried it. After seeing it for maybe the thousandth time I figured it was high time to finally give it a try. Boy am I glad I did! Not only is it absolutely creamy, addictive, and delicious, it’s ridiculously easy to make too. Trust me, and give this recipe a try. You are going to love it! I promise.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water.
While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
Once the oil is hot add diced shallot and cook until translucent and lightly toasted, about 3 minutes.
Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 minute.
Add tomato paste and cook stirring continuously for about 2-3 minutes.
Add vodka.
Stir in the heavy cream and stir to combine.
Drain pasta and return to the pot. Be sure to reserve half a cup of the pasta water.
Add vodka sauce and reserved pasta water to the drained pasta. Stir to coat the pasta.
Add butter, red pepper flakes, and grated parmesan cheese to the cooked pasta.
Stir until butter and Parmesan cheese are melted and all the ingredients are combined.
Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Top with additional grated Parmesan cheese to serve.
Serve with a crisp green salad and crusty French bread to round out the meal.
Serve this easy to make pasta dish with this Rich & Creamy Caesar Salad With Crisp, Garlicky Toasted Croutons.
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There are several variations of this pasta recipe to try. I think the one’s that use tomato paste instead of tomato sauce produces the best flavor. Be sure to add the red pepper flakes, they give the sauce a nice heat without being too spicy. Even if you don’t enjoy spicy food, this recipe has just the right amount of subtle heat that makes this sauce utterly delectable. This has become one of my favorite easy to make weeknight pasta meals. I’m glad I finally tried it because now I know why this recipe has gone viral and become an internet sensation. It’s oh so easy to make and it’s really good!
Gigi Hadid’s Spicy Vodka Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 lb medium shell pasta
- ½ cup pasta water
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, finely diced
- ½ cup tomato paste
- 2 tbsp vodka
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water.
- While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
- Once the oil is hot add diced shallot and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 minute.
- Add tomato paste and cook stirring continuously for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add vodka and then stir in the heavy cream and pepper flakes and stir to combine.
- Drain pasta and return to the pot. Add vodka sauce, reserved pasta water, butter, and grated parmesan cheese to the cooked pasta.
- Stir until butter and Parmesan cheese are melted and all the ingredients are combined.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
- Top with additional grated Parmesan cheese to serve.
- Serve with a crisp green salad and crusty French bread to round out the meal.
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