Gigi Hadid Pasta
This pasta drenched in creamy vodka sauce is delicious and has a little kick, making it spicy—just like the model it’s named after, Gigi Hadid.
Ingredients
- 1 pound shell pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup white onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons vodka optional
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or more to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt to taste
- Fresh basil whole leaves or thinly sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the shell pasta and cook until al dente per the package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the diced onion and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until soft. Then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to deepen its flavor. If using, add the vodka and let it cook for 1 minute so the alcohol evaporates.
- Pour in the heavy cream and add the crushed red pepper flakes. Stir until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Then mix in the butter and some of the reserved pasta water to reach your preferred sauce consistency.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet and stir until it is well coated. Fold in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt, adjusting to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Nutrition
Calories: 875kcalCarbohydrates: 97gProtein: 22gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 21gSodium: 556mgFiber: 5g
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