Gigi Hadid was renowned model who shared her personal life glimpses like her passion for cooking on social media. One of her pasta recipes got popular. Due to that the name of this recipe became Gigi Hadid pasta. DIY Beauty is here with this unique yet popular pasta recipe.
How To Make Gigi Hadid Pasta?
Gigi Hadid Pasta involves a lot of ingredients but the special one was vodka. It has a rich and creamy texture with the kick of heat. The addition of vodka adds depth to the recipe. Moreover, when you will simmer down the tomato puree into the recipe then it will create a rich and tangy sauce.
Ingredients
- 1-pound penne or any pasta of your choice
- Salt to taste
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 shallot
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup vodka
- 2 cups tomato puree or crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves
Method
First of all, you have to bring a big pot of salted water to boil and then cook the pasta in it according to the instructions. Make sure it is al dente and then you have to drain the pasta. However, make sure you reserve around half coup of pasta water. After that, you have to toss the cooked pasta with 2 tablespoons of olive oil to stop any kind of sticking and set it aside.
Now, you have to take a large skillet or a saucepan and then heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium heat. Later, you have to add the minced garlic, red pepper flakes and shallot. Moreover, you have to cook for around 3 minutes until the garlic and shallot gets aroma. However, you have to be careful that they do not burn.
It is the time to pour some vodka and then simmer for around 4 minutes to let the alcohol cook properly. Now, you have to add tomato puree, or you can even use crushed tomatoes to the skillet. Make sure you are stirring it well. You have to simmer the sauce for around 15 minutes and then allow it to reduce and become thick.
You have to reduce the heat to low and then stir in the heavy cream. Furthermore, you have to season the sauce with salt and then pepper according to your taste. You need to add a bit of reserved pasta water to let it loose. Now, you should add Parmesan cheese until it melts and then keep adding sauce. You have to serve the GiGi Hadid pasta hot. If you like, then you can garnish it with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil. These ingredients will beautify the pasta and make it more tempting.
FAQs
Is it important to add vodka in Gigi hadid pasta?
Yes, it is important to add vodka in this pasta if you want to get the right taste. However, if you do not like to add vodka or any other alcohol in it then no issue!
What type of pasta should I use for this recipe?
Well, Gigi Hadid used penne pasta for this recipe. If you like it then it is okay…otherwise, you can use fettuccine pasta or even spaghetti for this recipe.