Gigi Hadid’s Spicy Vodka Pasta Sauce

So there are a few recipes circulating around on Tiki Tok and social, and I've tried a few of them with mixed results. But this one looked easy and the reviews were all solid so I tried it in the Delaney Test Kitchen.  And my family LOVED it.  They even asked that it be added into the regular rotation.  Its definitely worth a try - I hope you love it, too. And thanks for sharing, Gigi!




 
Gigi Hadid's Spicy Vodka Pasta Sauce

INGREDIENTS:
 ¼ c olive oil
1 clove garlic
1 shallot
1T fresh Basil
1 small can of tomato paste
1T vodka
½ c heavy cream
½ c grated parmesan separated (1/4 for recipe and ¼ for topping)
1 t Chili flakes (I recommend closer to 1 T)
1T butter
16 oz pasta (I recommend Rotini)
Salt & pepper to taste
 
 
PREPARATION:
 
1.  Dice the garlic and shallot.
 
2.  Heat ¼ c of olive oil in a large saucepan, add the shallot and garlic, and cook until soft (2-3 mi nutes).
 
3.  Add the tomato paste and cook until the sauce is a bit darker and carmelized

4.  Add 1 tablespoon vodka and cook until it almost evaporates. (You can also skip the vodka altogether if you prefer.)  

5.  Add 1/2 cup heavy cream and chili flakes (1t, or more if you like it hotter). Keep stirring until the sauce is combined.  Season with salt & pepper to taste. Remove the sauce form the heat.  

6.  Cook the pasta according to directions on the box.  Before draining it, save 1/4 cup or more of the pasta water.  

7.  Add the cooked (& drained) pasta, the 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, and 1 tablespoon butter to the red sauce in the large saucepan. Stir over medium heat till the butter has melted and the sauce looks done. (note:  if your sauce is too thick or simply not saucy enough, slowly add the additional pasta water you put aside earlier until it reaches your desired consistency.)
 
8.  Add  ¼ c Parmesan Cheese and stir.
 
9:  Serve Topped with Parmesan Cheese and Chopped Basil.

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