Hadid’s Creamy Vodka Pasta
Gigi Hadid’s Pasta is a rich, creamy, and slightly spicy pasta dish that has become a sensation on social media. Known for its indulgent flavor and easy preparation, it features a luscious vodka sauce with a kick of heat from red pepper flakes, and it's loaded with comfort. Moribyan’s take on the dish made it even more popular, inspiring many home cooks to try it for themselves.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces rigatoni pasta or penne
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic finely minced
- 2/3 cup tomato paste
- 1 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes or to taste
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan more to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- pasta water
- optional garnishes: finely chopped parsley and red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Throw in the pasta and cook according to package directions. Reserve at least 1 cup of pasta water and then drain.
- In a saucepan, add the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and tomato paste and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes. The tomato paste will darken in color from a bright red to reddish brown. This process removes acidity from the tomato paste.
- Add heavy cream and mix until incorporated. Simmer for about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the red pepper flakes, dried basil, salt, and black pepper to taste. Mix again.
- Add the grated parmesan, butter, and 1/2 a cup pasta water. Mix until the sauce is smooth and creamy. If you think it needs more pasta water, you can add but 1/2 a cup is perfect for me.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and mix to coat evenly. Optional, top it off with more grated parm, chopped parsley, and chili flakes.