Spicy Pennette Alla Vodka Recipe (Gigi Hadid Pasta)

Calories: 749.8|Fat: 38.04|Carbohydrates: 74.42|Protein: 17.42 | 15

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Classic Italian Spicy Vodka Sauce: creamy tomato pasta with bacon, vodka, red pepper flakes, topped with parsley. Deliciously rich!

Penne in spicy vodka sauce with a dash of parsley on top

With its exotic flair, the Pennette alla Vodka often called Spicy Vodka Pasta makes a comeback from the 80s. Very popular for is an ideal dish for a romantic candlelit dinner. , this beloved red sauce was disappearing until Gigi Hadid posted it before appearing on Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show.

Variations

Spicy Vodka Sauce without the Vodka: Just skip the vodka. You don’t need to add any substitutes but just cook the other ingredients well imagining you’re taking some time to evaporate the vodka.
Vegan Sauce: Swap the bacon with vegan bacon or sausage and choose soy cream to replace the cream
Low Fodmap Vodka Pasta: Replace the cream with soy cream or Greek Yogurt and avoid the shallot and vodka.
Substituting pancetta with smoked salmon, this becomes my favorite salmon pasta recipe.

Health Info

Calories: 749.8
Sugar: 7.94
Sodium: 284.16
Fat: 38.04
Carbohydrates: 74.42
Fiber: 4.33
Protein: 17.42

Spicy Red Pepper Vodka Pasta REcipe

Author Caroline Sciberras

Servings 4 people

Calories 749.8

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Fat: 38.04|Carbohydrates: 74.42|Protein: 17.42

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Description

Classic Italian Spicy Vodka Sauce: creamy tomato pasta with bacon, vodka, red pepper flakes, topped with parsley. Deliciously rich!

Ingredients

12½ ounces Penne rigate 350g
¾ cup Bacon cubed (or pancetta)
1 cup Tomato puree
1 Shallot or a small onion
2 tbsp Olive oil extra virgin
1 cup Cream
5 tbsp Vodka
1 pinch Salt and pepper
1 pinch Red pepper flakes

Instructions

While boiling the water and then boiling the pasta, finely chop the shallot and brown it in a pan with the chopped pancetta.
Now add the vodka and let it evaporate and then the tomato purée and a sprinkling of salt, pepper and chilli. Stir and cook for a couple of minutes.
Now add some parsley or a few leaves of fresh and finely chopped thyme. Now add the cream and mix.
As soon as it is al dente, drain the pasta and pour it into the pan. Stir over medium heat and mix the pasta with the sauce.
Serve the Gigi Hadid pasta with vodka still hot.
To add a touch of flavor and refinement to the dish you can add a tablespoon of fresh grated Parmesan cheese and sprinkle some parsley. Enjoy!

Tips

Since the model was pregnant when she shared the recipe, she joked that it is Pasta alla Vodka without vodka. Also, she omits the bacon despite being used in the original recipe.

FAQ

Can I use milk instead of cream in the spicy vodka sauce?

Milk can be used but expect the sauce to be lighter unless you thicken it using some cornstarch. Another lighter alternative to cream that works better is usually Greek Yogurt which adds both creaminess and taste to the sauce.

What can replace vodka in vodka sauce?

You can replace the vodka with a squeeze of lemon but avoid adding any water or another spirit to the sauce.

Why is it also called Gigi Hadid Pasta?

In 2020, Gigi Hadid decided to share on her Instagram a moment of her life in the kitchen that went viral! The famous vodka pasta has been on repeat everywhere across the world ever since. Surprisingly, Gigi didn’t add any vodka to the pasta because at the time she was also pregnant. She also joked that it is Pasta alla Vodka without vodka.