Gigi Hadid Pasta (Vodka Pasta Recipe)
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
1413 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Italian
Gigi Hadid Pasta (Vodka Pasta Recipe)
Description
The preparation begins by cooking rigatoni until al dente while simultaneously creating the sauce. Butter gently sautés shallots and garlic to soften and release aroma. Tomato paste is then caramelized to deepen flavor before vodka is added and cooked off, leaving a subtle depth. Heavy cream and chili flakes are stirred in to create a luscious, creamy sauce with a mild kick.
Reserved pasta water is incorporated into the sauce with extra butter to achieve a smooth, cohesive texture. Once combined with drained rigatoni and Parmesan cheese, the dish has a balanced richness with a slight spiciness and bright tomato undertone. Basil leaves garnish the pasta, providing freshness and color.
This pasta works as an elegant dinner option and can be paired with light salads or bread. Adjusting chili flakes controls the heat level, while substitutions for heavy cream offer flexibility in texture and flavor.
Notes suggest replicating pasta water effects with hot water mixed with cornstarch and salt if needed, adjusting portions to serve more people, and adding proteins as desired.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter vegan or regular
- 2 shallot chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 tbsp vodka
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- salt
- black pepper
- 225 g rigatoni pasta measure dry
- 1 tbsp butter vegan or regular
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese More for garnish
- basil For garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining. While pasta is cooking, make the vodka sauce.
- In a large saucepan, heat the butter, garlic and shallot over medium heat. Cook until softened, 3-5 minutes.
- Add tomato paste, cook until the sauce is darker and a bit caramelized, 2-3 minutes.
- Add in vodka and cook it until evaporated.
- Then add heavy cream and 1 tsp chili flakes. Keep stirring until combined and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- If pasta is not done cooking yet, remove sauce from the heat.
- When pasta is done cooking, add 1/2 cup reserved pasta water to the vodka sauce and 1 tbsp butter. Stir over medium heat until butter is melted and sauce is smooth and creamy - add another ¼ cup pasta water if needed.
- Add strained pasta and ¼ cup parmesan cheese and stir. Remove from heat and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Garnish with fresh basil and more parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- If pasta water is unavailable, mix 1 cup hot water with 1/4 tsp cornstarch and 1/4 tsp kosher salt to mimic its thickening effect.
- Double the recipe to serve four people adequately.
- Heavy cream can be substituted with whole milk, cashew cream, or coconut milk depending on preference.
- Reduce chili flakes to 1/2 tsp for a milder version.
- Enhance the dish by adding your preferred protein topping.
- Serve with a simple green salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1413 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1413kcal | 71% |
| Carbohydrates | 186.5g | 62% |
| Protein | 42.4g | 85% |
| Fat | 54.2g | 83% |
| Saturated Fat | 32.4g | 162% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5g | 21% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14.3g | 72% |
| Trans Fat | 0.7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 143.3mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 2773.3mg | 116% |
| Fiber | 10.8g | 43% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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