This delicious Gigi Hadid pasta recipe with a creamy tomato-based sauce is a crowd-pleaser. Not only is it quick and easy and full of flavor, but you can also choose to make it with vodka or without, so pick your favorite version and get cooking. Follow along step by step and find out why this is one of Gigi's favorite go-to meals.
Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Once the pasta is done, drain it and reserve ½ cup of the pasta water.
In a large pot or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and shallot and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the tomato paste and vodka (if using) and stir to combine. Cook for a few minutes until the tomato paste starts to darken in color.
Add the heavy cream and red pepper flakes and stir to combine. Simmer until the sauce starts to thicken, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the salt and pepper, butter, and reserved pasta water and stir to combine. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for another minute or two until the sauce is nice and thick.
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir to combine. Cook for a minute or two until the pasta is heated through.
Add the parmesan cheese and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
Serve hot, topped with a sprinkling of grated parmesan cheese and finely sliced fresh basil.
* Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content may vary based on brands of ingredients used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.