Gigi Hadid Pasta Recipe
Recipe: https://recipestripper.com/recipes/5498956a-35cc-494e-9aab-6bcfba600282
Original source: https://getonmyplate.com/gigi-hadid-pasta-recipe/
Recipe image: https://getonmyplate.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/gigi-hadid-pasta-recipe-1.jpg

When Gigi Hadid's Pasta Recipe went viral, it blew up Instagram and Tik Tok! Does it live up to the hype?! Absolutely! This creamy, spicy vodka sauce is restaurant-quality and such a cinch to make! This is Gigi's exact recipe from Instagram (I just doubled it) and you can make this recipe  with or without vodka!
Yield: 4
Prep time: PT15M
Cook time: PT15M
Total time: PT30M

Ingredients
- 1 lb shell pasta + 1 cup starchy cooking liquid
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 small red onion, diced (about 1 cup) (1 shallot, white or yellow onion work, too!)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (the best garlic chopper!)
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 2 tbsp vodka (See Note 1 for substitutions)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese + more to taste
- 1/2 tsp sea salt + more to taste! (make sure you TASTE, you may need to add more salt!)
- chopped basil, to taste

Instructions
1. Cook Pasta: In a large pot of water, cook pasta to al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid before draining (you may not need all of this, but I always reserve 1 cup).
2. Cook Onions and Garlic: While pasta is cooking, over medium heat, add olive oil to a large pan. When the oil is hot, add onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Stir often so the garlic doesn't burn.
3. Add Tomato Paste: Add tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often. Tomato paste will turn a slightly darker color.
4. Add Vodka (if using): Add vodka and cook for 1 minute. To make this dish without vodka simply omit this step OR use one of the substitutions listed in Note 1.
5. Add Heavy Cream: Add heavy cream and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring often until sauce thickens (it will thicken up quickly!).
6. Stir in Pasta: Add in your pasta, 1/2 cup of pasta water and butter. Stir, stir, stir until butter is "melted and saucy" according to Gigi! Make sure the pasta is completely coated in the sauce. Add a little more pasta water if the sauce seems too thick.
7. Finish: Stir in Parmesan cheese. Make sure you TASTE and season with salt and pepper if needed. Sprinkle with basil and serve immediately.