Vodka Sauce (Gigi Hadid)

• servings: 1.5
• active time: 20 min

Ingredients

•1/4 cup olive oil

•1 small shallot, finely chopped

•1 clove garlic, minced

•1/4 cup tomato paste

•1/2 cup heavy cream

•1 tablespoon vodka (optional)

•1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)

•Salt and pepper to taste

•1 tablespoon butter

•1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

•Fresh basil, for garnish

Directions

Cook Garlic & Shallots in Olive Oil:

◦Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

◦Add the finely chopped shallot and minced garlic. Sauté until the shallots are translucent and the garlic is fragrant.

Add Tomato Paste, Heavy Cream & Red Pepper Flakes:

◦Stir in the tomato paste and cook for a few minutes until it darkens in color and becomes aromatic.

◦Mix in tomato paste, heavy cream and red pepper flakes. Stir to completely combine and let it simmer for 7ish minutes.

Add Vodka (Optional):

◦If using vodka, add it now and let it cook for a minute or two to allow the alcohol to evaporate.

Season & Remove from Heat:

◦Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the skillet from heat.

Cook Pasta:

◦Meanwhile, cook your pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve about a cup of pasta water before draining.

Combine Pasta & Sauce:

◦Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water and the butter. Stir over medium heat until the butter is melted and the sauce coats the pasta.

Add Parmesan Cheese:

◦Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it’s melted and well combined.

Serve:

◦Serve the pasta topped with more Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Notes

9/10

I forgot the Parmesan at the end but def would be better with it. Still a very good vodka sauce

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