You might be thinking, Gigi Hadid pasta? What on earth is that. Well, I didn't know either, but APPARENTLY it is a deliciously creamy, spicy pasta dish that Gigi posted on her Instagram stories and then it became viral on TikTok. Now my TikTok knowledge begins and ends with my younger, cooler sister-in-law, BUT this pasta became so famous even I heard about it. And I knew I had to try it out myself. SPOILER ALERT: It's delicious!
Looking for more pasta inspiration? Why not try my Olive Garden Copycat Steak Gorgonzola, Date Night Pasta, or Lemon and Arugula with Capellini?
The reason this pasta recipe intrigued me so much is the fact that it looked so similar to one of my husband and I's favorite dishes from Al's Cafe, Goat Cheese Arrabiata. Upon making Gigi's pasta, I can confirm that it is very similar! Her pasta is TECHNICALLY a spicy vodka sauce (without the vodka), but they both have similar components like heavy cream, tomato paste, and red pepper flakes.
Is this actually "Gigi Hadid's Pasta?"
It's very similar to a traditional spicy vodka sauce. So no, she didn't technically "create" this recipe. She did however make it famous, and I want to give credit where credit is due- hence the name Gigi Hadid Pasta.
Now her recipe is absolutely delicious as is, but I added a few things to have it taste like my favorite pasta dish-- fresh tomatoes and goat cheese. I have marked those to additions below, you can decide whether you want to add them or not. Everything else is the same.
A few other minor recipe changes-- she uses shells (I used linguine), and she didn't add the vodka to the vodka sauce. Because it's supposed to be a spicy vodka sauce, and I had it on hand, I added it. Don't worry-- the alcohol cooks off!
What ingredients do you need for this spicy pasta recipe?
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ of a shallot, diced
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon vodka
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ lb of pasta
- ¼ cup pasta water
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 2 roma tomatoes, seeded and diced (optional)
- 2 oz. goat cheese (optional)
Now onto the cooking!
Instructions
Start by adding the olive oil to a large saucepan. Heat on medium-high heat and then add in shallots and garlic. Cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
Add in tomato paste and cook until it starts to caramelize (it should look darker in color).
Next, add in your vodka (again Gigi made her sauce without vodka, but this is where she says to add it!). Stir and allow the alcohol to cook off, about a minute. Add in heavy cream and stir to combine.
Now's the time to add red pepper flakes. Add more than specified if you like it extra spicy!
Keep stirring until combined. Here is where you will add in the roma tomatoes if you would like to include them. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
While you make the spicy vodka sauce, you should have your pasta cooking.
Just before adding the pasta, add the butter to the sauce and stir to make it "saucy" as Hadid says.
Add cooked pasta and reserved pasta water and stir. Finish by stirring in shredded parmesan cheese until it melted.
Top with goat cheese (optional) or fresh basil!
Gigi Hadid Pasta (Spicy Vodka Pasta Sauce)
This deliciously creamy and spicy pasta dish was originally shared by Gigi on her Instagram stories, with tomato paste, heavy cream, and red pepper flakes, it is sure to knock your socks off.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ of a shallot, diced
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon vodka
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ lb of pasta
- ¼ cup pasta water
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 2 roma tomatoes, seeded and diced (optional)
- 2 oz. goat cheese (optional)
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 888Total Fat: 65gSaturated Fat: 27gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 34gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 596mgCarbohydrates: 54gFiber: 5gSugar: 9gProtein: 20g
This looks amazing!! I need to try this!!
Thank you!! 🙂 You would love it! And it's surprisingly fast to make. I'm a slow poke and it took less than 30 minutes.
This looks amazing and so delicious! Definitely making this soon!
I hope you love it as much as I did!
This looks so delicious! Love simple pasta sauces, that are yummy and look amazing, and this is it.
Yes!! Pasta is where it's at,
Just tried this recipe and my family loved it. Thank you so much!
I am so glad to hear that, Shadi. Thank you!
This pasta is so unbelievably simple and delicious. Perfect to whip up for an easy dinner or even late-night snack.
Thank you for your kind words! I love it any time of day lol!
This pasta sounds absolutely delicious! I have tried a few of the viral TikTok pasta recipes but am yet to give this one a try! I definitely will be though.
Let me know how it goes!
Such a tasty and flavorful pasta! I can't wait to make this again! Definitely my family's new favorite!
That's a ringing endorsement! Thanks, Beth.
Everyone went nuts with this delicious sauce and it was much easier than I thought we have always bought vodka sauce in a jar this is amazing!
Thank you Claudia!! It's so much easier than it looks, isn't it!?
Oh man Gigi Hadid knows her pasta- I wouldn't have thought she'd eat that kind of food. Now I think we could be friends!
lol! She sure does! I was surprised but it's amazing.
I love the sound of the flavors in this dish, and as pasta-fans, we are always on the lookout for different ideas!
This one has it all!
Wow super delicious and quick! I love this pasta!
Glad to hear it!
I love how quickly this comes together!
Always a hit here and gone so fast! My family absolutely loves this pasta and is always asking for it!