Description
Gigi Hadid’s Spicy Vodka Pasta is a creamy, flavorful pasta dish made with a rich tomato and cream sauce spiked with chili flakes and a splash of vodka. It’s a trendy, comforting meal that’s quick to prepare and perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 shallot, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 tablespoon vodka
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup pasta (e.g., shells or penne)
- Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add shallots and garlic and sauté until soft.
- Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, until it darkens slightly and caramelizes, about 5 minutes.
- Deglaze the pan with vodka, stirring well to incorporate.
- Add heavy cream and red pepper flakes, mixing until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
- Add cooked pasta and reserved pasta water to the sauce, stirring to combine.
- Stir in butter and Parmesan cheese, letting them melt into the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- You can omit the vodka or replace it with water if preferred.
- Adjust chili flakes for desired spice level.
- Use any pasta shape you like, though shells and penne hold sauce well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
