Gigi Hadid's Spicy Vodka Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 lb pasta (shells or penne)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup vodka
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• Fresh basil for garnish
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
2. 2 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. 3 Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. 4 Stir in tomato paste and red pepper flakes, cooking for 2-3 minutes until darkened.
5. 5 Carefully add vodka and let simmer for 3-4 minutes to cook off the alcohol.
6. 6 Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and butter.
7. 7 Let sauce simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
8. 8 Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
9. 9 Add pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
10. 10 Stir in Parmesan cheese.
11. 11 Season with salt and pepper to taste.
12. 12 Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan.
13. 13 Serve immediately.