Social media has been set alight by the trend of vodka pasta, as foodies everywhere test out their skills with this scrumptious concoction of booze and creamy tomato sauce.
The craze reached new heights when model Gigi Hadid shared her personal twist on the beloved recipe, sending TikTok into a frenzy as the 29-year-old star’s gourmet creation won over the platform.
Such was the dish’s triumph that hordes of users clamoured for a more accessible “beginner’s edition” to demystify the cooking process.
User @jov_an02 rose to the challenge with a foolproof step-by-step guide to replicate Hadid’s renowned pasta sensation.
Echoing the mantra of similar gastronomic guides, they encouraged hopeful cooks to “trust the process”, emphasising the key is to simmer the ingredients softly in a generous amount of olive oil.
Commencing with a liberal half cup of olive oil (115ml), joined by a tablespoon of aromatic garlic and a hearty two-thirds cup of rich tomato paste (150g), the simplified tutorial kicks off with crafting a robust base for the pasta.
The guiding chef instructs followers to blend these elements over moderate heat for roughly four to five minutes.
This is followed by the indulgent addition of one and one-third cups of heavy cream (310ml).
Stirring once again becomes the order of the moment, with @jov_an02 advising another two to three minutes to let the contents simmer and welcome the heavy cream.
As the sauce transforms into a vibrant orange hue, the creator then seasons the creation with a duo of teaspoons of chilli flakes and dashes of salt and black pepper.
Next, stir in a half cup of grated parmesan cheese and half a cup of pasta water (115ml). Opt for penne pasta with this recipe, which should be folded into the sauce once it’s perfectly al dente, ensuring each piece is deliciously coated.
Sprinkle on additional parmesan to taste, and if you fancy, garnish with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley or basil.
To finish, simply plate up this scrumptious meal, tallying up to approximately 700 calories per serving. Fear not about tweaking the recipe to your liking, the original poster shares a fan tip: “Someone else commented and said they used milk instead and it still turned out good!”
