This viral Gigi Hadid Pasta recipe, also known as spicy vodka pasta is a rich, creamy, saucy dish spiced with red chili flakes and topped with freshly grated parmesan. This decadent pasta dinner is quick and easy to prepare for the ultimate comfort meal. (This recipe is gluten-free and vegetarian.)
1lbShell Pasta or Penne (plus 1 cup reserved pasta water)gluten-free or regular pasta
1/3cupExtra Virgin Olive Oil
1Small White Onion diced
5Clove of Garlic
1/2cupTomato Paste
3tbspVodka
1.5cupsHeavy Cream
2tbspButter
2tspRed Chili Flakesor to taste
Sea Saltto taste
Black Pepper to taste
½cupFreshly Grated Parmesan Cheeseplus more to taste
Basil Leaveschopped (optional)
Instructions
Prepare pasta according to the package instructions then set aside the drained pasta and one cup of pasta water.
Add oil to a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic for 5-7 minutes before adding tomato paste. Cook until caramelized, about 2-3 minutes.
Add vodka. Cook until it evaporates, about 3-5 minutes. Add heavy cream and bring the mixture to a boil.
Let it simmer for one minute. Stir continuously as you add noodles, butter, and seasonings. Combine until creamy.
Garnish with basil and serve.
Notes
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