Viral Vodka Sauce Recipe

This pasta recipe went viral on social media. Gigi Hadid posted it on her Instagram page. My daughter wanted to try it. So, we gave it a whirl. It actually turned out really well. It's quick and easy to make. If you don't like spicy food...this isn't for you.

The ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 4-5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup tomato paste
  • 3 Tbsp vodka
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tsp red chili flakes
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 8oz orecchiette pasta

Instructions:

  1. Boil pasta. Save 1/2 cup of the pasta water for later use in the sauce.
  2. Heat extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add onions and sauté until they start to change color.
  3. Add in garlic and sauté for a minute.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Add in vodka and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Stir in cream along with red chili flakes, salt and pepper. Stir until smooth.
  7. Add cheese and reserved pasta water. Cook for a minute.
  8. Stir in pasta and butter. Garnish with fresh parsley.

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