Description
Recreate the viral sensation! This Gigi Hadid Pasta recipe, also known as spicy vodka pasta, is surprisingly easy to make and incredibly delicious. Creamy tomato sauce with a spicy kick makes this a perfect weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound penne or rigatoni pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 ounces vodka (optional)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- If using vodka, pour into the pan and simmer for 1 minute. Stir in red pepper flakes.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir well. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- Stir in butter until melted and combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, add roasted vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
- To make it vegan, use plant-based cream and vegan Parmesan cheese.
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or Italian sausage for a heartier meal.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
- High-quality ingredients make a big difference in flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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