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    Home » Recipes » Pasta » Gigi Hadid Pasta Recipe

    Published: Sep 9, 2022 · Modified: Jun 9, 2023 by Sarah Baumeister · This post may contain affiliate links · 52 Comments

    Gigi Hadid Pasta Recipe

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    This exact Gigi Hadid Pasta recipe went viral on Tik Tok and Instagram when model Gigi shared the recipe in 2020. This spicy, creamy vodka sauce pasta can be made with and without vodka and is absolutely delicious.

    plated spicy vodka sauce pasta.

    Gigi Hadid pasta? What on earth is that. Well, it is a deliciously creamy, spicy vodka pasta dish that Gigi posted on her Instagram stories and then it became viral on TikTok.

    You may be wondering if this is a new recipe or one that has been around. It's very similar to a traditional spicy vodka pasta sauce. So no, she didn't technically "create" this recipe. She did however share her version, and I want to give credit where credit is due.

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    • Recipe ingredients
    • How to Make Gigi Hadid Pasta (Step by Step)
    • Gigi hadid pasta (with and without vodka)
    • Storage and reheating
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Gigi Hadid Pasta Recipe
    spicy vodka sauce pasta in a pot topped with basil.

    The reason this spicy vodka 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 recipe is TECHNICALLY a spicy vodka sauce (without the vodka), but they both have similar components like heavy cream, tomato paste, and red pepper flakes. It actually mirrors Spicy Fusilli Arrabiata, too (another absolutely delish pasta dish!).

    angled view of gigi hadid spicy vodka pasta.

    Recipe ingredients

    exact ingredients for gigi hadid pasta on a white background.
    • extra virgin olive oil
    • garlic
    • shallot
    • tomato paste
    • vodka
    • heavy cream
    • red pepper flakes
    • butter
    • Salt and pepper
    • pasta (penne, or another short pasta is what Gigi used)
    • pasta water
    • parmesan cheese
    • fresh basil (for garnish)

    How to Make Gigi Hadid Pasta (Step by Step)

    Start by adding the olive oil to a large saucepan. Heat pan over medium 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).

    sauteed shallots in olive oil with a spatula in the pot.
    tomato pasta added to shallots with spatula.
    caramelized tomato paste in a dutch oven.

    Next, add in your vodka (again in the Tik Tok video, the she makes her recipe 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.

    heavy cream added to tomato pasta in dutch oven.
    vodka sauce process shot.

    Now's the time to add red pepper chili flakes. Add more than specified if you like it extra spicy!

    measuring spoon adding in red pepper flakes to sauce.

    Keep stirring until combined.

    While you make the spicy vodka sauce, you should have your pasta cooking. Before sure to reserve pasta water before draining your noodles! I like to save a little more than the recipe calls for just in case I need it.

    Just before adding the pasta, add the butter to the sauce and stir to make it "saucy" as Hadid says.

    hand holding lumaconi pasta.
    butter added to vodka sauce pasta.

    Add cooked pasta and reserved pasta water and stir. Finish by stirring in shredded parmesan cheese until it melted. Add salt and pepper, to taste.

    Top the vodka pasta dish with fresh basil.

    Gigi hadid pasta (with and without vodka)

    When she first shared her vodka pasta, Gigi was pregnant. Although the majority of the alcohol does cook off when cooking, she still chose to forgo the ingredient entirely. So while Gigi Hadid's pasta on Tik Tok may not have had vodka, traditional vodka pasta sauce does.

    creamy orange pasta topped with basil.

    Because it's supposed to be a spicy vodka sauce, and I had it on hand, I added it.

    You can make this gigi hadid pasta without vodka, but if you are on the fence, I would say go for it! Adding the vodka helps to thin out the caramelized tomato paste before adding the heavy cream.

    plated tik tok pasta with silverware and basil to the side.

    Storage and reheating

    Store any leftover vodka sauce pasta in an airtight container in the fridge.

    To reheat: add a splash of cream or chicken broth (a tablespoon or less) just to help break up the sauce a bit and make it creamy again. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.

    Looking for more pasta recipes? Why not try my Olive Garden Copycat Steak Gorgonzola, Date Night Pasta, or Lemon and Arugula with Capellini?

    Recipe FAQs

    What pasta is used in Gigi Hadid Pasta?

    In her recipe Gigi Hadid used little shell pasta (like you would see in sopa de conchas). Any pasta shape will work in this delicious recipe.

    Is gigi hadid pasta worth the hype?

    Gigi's version of vodka sauce with pasta 100% lives up to the hype. It is creamy, spicy, cheesy, and absolutely delicious!

    Can you use milk instead of heavy cream for Gigi Hadid Pasta?

    This sauce gets its creaminess and thickness from the heavy from, so milk would change the texture and thin it out too much. A better option would be half and half.

    What can you add to top pasta alla vodka?

    Now this recipe for vodka sauce pasta is absolutely delicious as is, but I added a few things before to add even more flavor, namely fresh tomatoes and goat cheese. If you want to add extra protein you can also add chicken or shrimp! I think it would be delicious with this parmesan crusted chicken romano.

    exact gigi hadid pasta recipe.
    up close of gigi hadid pasta that has been garnished with fresh basil.

    Gigi Hadid Pasta Recipe

    Sarah Baumeister
    This Gigi Hadid Pasta recipe is a 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.
    4.62 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Pasta
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 401 kcal

    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
    • ¼ cup fresh basil for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Start by adding the olive oil to a large saucepan. Heat pan over medium 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 in the Tik Tok video, the she makes her recipe 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 chili flakes. Add more than specified if you like it extra spicy!
    • Keep stirring until combined.
    • While you make the spicy vodka sauce, you should have your pasta cooking. Before sure to reserve pasta water before draining your noodles! I like to save a little more than the recipe calls for just in case I need it.
    • Just before adding the pasta, add the butter to the sauce and stir to make it "saucy" as Hadid says. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
    • Add cooked pasta and reserved pasta water and stir. Finish by stirring in shredded parmesan cheese until it melted.
    • Top the vodka pasta dish with fresh basil.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 401kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 7gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 231mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
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    Comments

    1. Angela Baumeister says

      February 25, 2021 at 2:26 am

      This looks amazing!! I need to try this!!

      Reply
      • Sarah says

        February 25, 2021 at 2:37 am

        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.

        Reply
    2. Beth says

      April 09, 2021 at 9:11 pm

      This looks amazing and so delicious! Definitely making this soon!

      Reply
      • Sarah says

        April 23, 2021 at 1:57 am

        I hope you love it as much as I did!

        Reply
    3. Biana says

      April 09, 2021 at 10:00 pm

      This looks so delicious! Love simple pasta sauces, that are yummy and look amazing, and this is it.

      Reply
      • Sarah says

        April 23, 2021 at 1:58 am

        Yes!! Pasta is where it's at,

        Reply
    4. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says

      April 10, 2021 at 12:10 am

      Just tried this recipe and my family loved it. Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • Sarah says

        April 23, 2021 at 1:58 am

        I am so glad to hear that, Shadi. Thank you!

        Reply
    5. Sharon says

      April 10, 2021 at 12:21 am

      This pasta is so unbelievably simple and delicious. Perfect to whip up for an easy dinner or even late-night snack.

      Reply
      • Sarah says

        April 23, 2021 at 2:01 am

        Thank you for your kind words! I love it any time of day lol!

        Reply
    6. Bintu | Budget Delicious says

      April 15, 2021 at 8:48 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Sarah says

        April 23, 2021 at 2:03 am

        Let me know how it goes!

        Reply
    7. Beth says

      April 15, 2021 at 9:36 pm

      Such a tasty and flavorful pasta! I can't wait to make this again! Definitely my family's new favorite!

      Reply
      • Sarah says

        April 23, 2021 at 2:03 am

        That's a ringing endorsement! Thanks, Beth.

        Reply
    8. Claudia Lamascolo says

      April 15, 2021 at 10:51 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Sarah says

        April 23, 2021 at 2:03 am

        Thank you Claudia!! It's so much easier than it looks, isn't it!?

        Reply
    9. Marie-Charlotte Chatelain says

      April 16, 2021 at 12:21 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Sarah says

        April 23, 2021 at 2:02 am

        lol! She sure does! I was surprised but it's amazing.

        Reply
    10. Caroline says

      April 16, 2021 at 12:51 am

      I love the sound of the flavors in this dish, and as pasta-fans, we are always on the lookout for different ideas!

      Reply
      • Sarah says

        April 23, 2021 at 2:02 am

        This one has it all!

        Reply
    11. Jo says

      April 23, 2021 at 1:55 am

      Wow super delicious and quick! I love this pasta!

      Reply
      • Sarah says

        April 23, 2021 at 2:01 am

        Glad to hear it!

        Reply
    12. Jess says

      April 23, 2021 at 5:07 am

      I love how quickly this comes together!

      Reply
    13. Beth says

      April 23, 2021 at 8:01 am

      Always a hit here and gone so fast! My family absolutely loves this pasta and is always asking for it!

      Reply
    14. Nina says

      May 18, 2021 at 2:34 am

      This pasta was a hit all around the dinner table last night! Love it!

      Reply
    15. Jessie says

      May 18, 2021 at 3:47 am

      I love Vodka Sauce, I am excited to give this one a try.

      Reply
    16. Michelle says

      May 18, 2021 at 5:27 am

      This was so easy to whip up and tasted amazing!

      Reply
    17. Adrianne says

      May 18, 2021 at 8:56 am

      This pasta looks all kinds of delicious and your photos are fabulous! I will save this one for Meatless Monday. Thanks

      Reply
    18. Jacqueline Meldrum says

      June 09, 2021 at 9:43 pm

      Yum! That sounds delicious! I'm in!

      Reply
      • Sarah says

        June 13, 2021 at 12:58 am

        Yay! You will love it.

        Reply
    19. Marie-Charlotte Chatelain says

      June 09, 2021 at 9:48 pm

      Sounds amazing and simple too! I think even my kids would eat this "model" pasta!

      Reply
      • Sarah says

        June 13, 2021 at 12:58 am

        Hehe! I think they would as well!

        Reply
    20. maryanne says

      June 09, 2021 at 9:59 pm

      This was an incredible vodka sauce pasta dish! The whole family raved about it!

      Reply
      • Sarah says

        June 13, 2021 at 12:57 am

        Thank you! I am so glad you all enjoyed.

        Reply
    21. Erin says

      June 09, 2021 at 11:36 pm

      The sauce on this is so simple yet packs TONS of delicious flavor. So good, it's addicting.

      Reply
      • Sarah says

        June 13, 2021 at 12:57 am

        That's the beauty of vodka sauce! Pantry and fridge staples but so much flavor.

        Reply
    22. Beth says

      June 10, 2021 at 12:01 am

      This is our favorite way to make pasta. So delicious and very tasty! I will be making this soon!

      Reply
      • Sarah says

        June 13, 2021 at 12:56 am

        We make this pasta so often! Hope you enjoy.

        Reply
    23. Sharmila Kingsly says

      June 26, 2021 at 1:30 am

      Well, as you said loving this creamy spicy pasta!! Makes a good dinner deal for me..It s on my to-do list now..

      Reply
    24. Brianna says

      June 26, 2021 at 2:16 am

      Creamy and spicy, pasta doesn't get much better!

      Reply
    25. Charla says

      June 26, 2021 at 5:52 am

      Looks delicious and look forward to using in my pasta bake recipes.

      Reply
    26. Jacqueline Meldrum says

      June 26, 2021 at 8:06 am

      I've seen it on Tiktok and yours looks equally delicious and I do like your tweaks.

      Reply
    27. Amanda says

      August 31, 2022 at 11:31 pm

      I can see why this has been so popular. The sauce was so wonderfully creamy with just the right kick, and it's super simple. Will definitely have to put this on the rotation.

      Reply
    28. Ashley says

      August 31, 2022 at 11:36 pm

      My mouth is watering just looking at the pictures. This is definitely going on my dinner menu soon!

      Reply
    29. Amanda Mason says

      September 01, 2022 at 8:19 pm

      So good - we made this for dinner last night and wow. The flavors are impressive. It's not hard to make and we all loved it. Will be making this again for sure.

      Reply
    30. Tracy says

      September 02, 2022 at 7:20 am

      I've been seeing this recipe everywhere and finally decided to try it. I'm so glad I did because it was so so good! Thank you!

      Reply
    31. veenaazmanov says

      September 02, 2022 at 5:43 pm

      This is definitely a Happy Meal. Super delicious, quick and easy. Love your recipe too.

      Reply
    32. Dennis says

      September 04, 2022 at 12:03 pm

      What a delicious and easy meal to make! Everyone really enjoyed this pasta dish

      Reply
    33. Kristina says

      September 04, 2022 at 12:08 pm

      Loved this pasta! I made it with the vodka and it turned out spicy, creamy and delicious just as promised. Next time I will make a non-spicy version for the kids.

      Reply
    34. Marie says

      September 04, 2022 at 6:28 pm

      This pasta dish is so creamy and delicious, definitely lives up to the hype! My family loved it and we ate it all in one sitting even if there was just three of us!

      Reply
    35. Hayley Dhanecha says

      September 05, 2022 at 8:44 am

      This is so comforting and delicious meal, so quick and easy to put together. Must try recipe

      Reply
    36. Jenny says

      September 05, 2022 at 9:24 am

      We loved the olive oil, pepper flakes and cream elements. Your spicy vodka pasta easily won us over. Delicious! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply

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