Gigi Hadid’s Spicy Vodka Pasta
A simple, creamy, delectable pasta recipe that's packed with flavor. No wonder it's become an internet sensation.
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.