Gigi Hadid Pasta

Cook the shell pasta noodles according to package directions. Once cooked reserve ½ cup of pasta water and then drain and set aside.
2 cups Shell Pasta
On medium heat in a medium saute pan heat olive oil. Add the diced onion and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and stir and cook until fragrant. About 1-2 minutes.
2 tablespoon Olive Oil, ½ cup white onion, 4 cloves minced garlic
Add the tomato paste (one can) to the sautéed onions and garlic. Mix until well combined and continue to stir for 2 minutes. Pour in the heavy cream and crushed red pepper and stir until a sauce is formed.
6 ounces Tomato Paste, 1 cup Heavy Cream, 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
At this time, if you are using vodka add the 2 tablespoons of vodka and simmer for 3 minutes while stirring. Use lemon juice as a substitute if you wanted.
2 tablespoons Vodka*
Next, add in the parmesan cheese and salt and stir, the sauce will thicken and get cheesy. Add pasta water to thin the sauce if needed.
½ cup grated parmesan, ½ cup pasta water reserve, ¼ teaspoon table salt
Last, add the cooked shell pasta to the sauce and stir until completely coated. Serve topped with more parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired. See notes for additional information.