You may never be Gigi hadid, but at least you can make the pasta she recently made viral
Here’s a classic Pasta alla Vodka recipe with a creamy, rich tomato sauce infused with vodka and finished with Parmesan.

**Ingredients** (Serves 4)
– 12 oz (340g) pasta (penne, rigatoni, or your choice)
– 3 tbsp olive oil
– 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
– 1 small onion, finely chopped
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
– ½ cup (120ml) vodka
– 1 cup (240ml) crushed tomatoes (or 1/2 a tube of tomato puree which I used, tomato puree will give you a smoother consistency)
– ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
– ½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
– Salt and black pepper, to taste
– Fresh basil, for garnish

1. Cook the Pasta:
– Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.

2. Make the Sauce:
– In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
– Add onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft.
– Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for another 30 seconds.

3. Add Vodka & Tomatoes:
– Pour in the vodka and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the alcohol to cook off.
– Stir in the crushed tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Finish the Sauce:
– Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream, simmering for 2 minutes until smooth.

5. Combine with Pasta:
– Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. If needed, add some reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
Add grated parmesan and the butter and mix well. Season to taste

6. Serve:
– Garnish with fresh basil and extra parmesan

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