This dish was talked about a lot on social media when a famous model shared it in her video.
Pasta with sauce containing vodka has been cooked for a long time in the USA. However, after this recipe was shared by the famous model Gigi Hadid, it had a new rise in popularity. This is a quick and delicious dish. The specialty of this pasta is the tomato paste, cream and vodka sauce that gives it a rich and spicy taste.
Vodka pasta is a classic Italian dish, also known as Pasta Alla Vodka. Its origin is not entirely clear, but some sources say it originated in New York or Rome in the 1970s. To enhance the aroma and taste of tomatoes, vodka is added to tomato paste and cream sauce. Vodka pasta may or may not be spicy, depending on whether you add paprika or not.
Gigi Hadid often makes delicious meals. And he used orecchiette (small shell) pasta in his vodka pasta recipe. But penne, farfalle and spaghetti are also good. Focus How to cook pasta in the style of a supermodel.
Vodka Pasta by Gigi Hadid
Contents:
- 230 g pasta (orecchiette, spaghetti, penne or farfalle);
- 60 ml of olive oil;
- stye;
- 1 clove of garlic;
- 60 ml of tomato paste;
- 1 tablespoon of vodka;
- 125 ml of heavy cream;
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste;
- a few fresh basil leaves;
- 20 g of butter;
- 45 g of grated Parmesan cheese.
In a large pot of salted water, cook the pasta until al dente, following the directions on the package. Drain the pasta, but leave about 60 ml of water for the sauce.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden, about 10 minutes.
Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for another 10 minutes, until it thickens and begins to caramelize.
Add vodka and cook for another 5-7 minutes until it evaporates. Be careful not to burn the alcohol.
Add cream and paprika, if using, and blend until sauce is smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Add the pasta water little by little to bring the sauce to your desired consistency. It should be thick but not too thick.
Add the pasta to the sauce pan and toss well to coat everything evenly with the sauce.
Remove the pan from the heat and add the butter, basil and parmesan. Stir until butter melts and cheese melts.
Serve the pasta hot or warm, adding more Parmesan if desired.
You can also prepare a delicious salad for this dish. Try the classic Greek salad with fresh vegetables.
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