Gigi Hadid's Spicy Vodka Pasta

A celebrity recipe that became a staple for spicy pasta lovers.

Gigi Hadid's Spicy Vodka Pasta

25 min · 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 250g Pasta (Shells or Penne)
  • ¼ cup Olive oil
  • 1 small onion (diced) + 2 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup Tomato paste
  • ½ cup Heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp Vodka (optional)
  • 1 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • Butter, Parmesan cheese, Basil

Method

  1. Cook pasta. Save ½ cup pasta water.
  2. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
  3. Add tomato paste; cook until caramelized (darker red).
  4. Add vodka; cook 2 minutes to evaporate alcohol.
  5. Add heavy cream and red pepper flakes. Stir into a sauce.
  6. Add cooked pasta, pasta water, and a knob of butter. Stir vigorously.
  7. Finish with parmesan and basil.

Chef's tip: Caramelizing the tomato paste is the secret — don't skip that step

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