Creamy Gigi Hadid Pasta Vodka Sauce Recipe Easy Homemade Delight
A creamy, velvety vodka sauce pasta recipe inspired by Gigi Hadid, combining tomatoes, cream, and vodka for a comforting yet elegant dish that’s quick and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) penne or rigatoni pasta
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium shallots, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 can (28 oz / 800 g) crushed or whole peeled tomatoes (San Marzano recommended)
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) vodka
- ¾ cup (180 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for serving)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A handful of fresh basil, torn
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 oz (340 g) penne and cook until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Reserve ½ cup (120 ml) pasta water before draining.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 finely chopped shallots and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add 3 minced garlic cloves and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, stirring constantly for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and ⅓ cup (80 ml) vodka. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and alcohol scent mellows.
- Reduce heat to low and slowly stir in ¾ cup (180 ml) heavy cream. Warm through for 2-3 minutes until sauce turns creamy pink. Season with salt and pepper. Add reserved pasta water if sauce is too thick.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet with sauce. Toss well to coat. Stir in ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted and silky.
- Serve immediately, garnished with torn fresh basil and extra Parmesan. Optionally serve with crusty bread or a green salad.
Notes
Use good quality olive oil and fresh garlic for best flavor. To prevent sauce splitting, stir in a teaspoon of reserved pasta water if needed. Do not rush simmering the tomato and vodka mixture to mellow alcohol and deepen flavor. For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. For dairy-free, use coconut cream but flavor will differ. Save some pasta water to loosen sauce if too thick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup pasta with sau
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 52
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 15
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