This is the famous pasta dish made by Gigi Hadid that went viral and it deserves all the hype! I prepared it without the vodka since we do not drink and it wouldn’t make sense since my kids would get tipsy LOL!
Why all the Hype?
Well, that’s easy lol. It’s a recipe shared by a wonderfully popular celebrity! Gigi herself is a loveable personality and stands for a lot more than just influential celebrity. But it’s also a popular dish, Alla Vodka Pasta (Spicy Vodka Pasta Sauce), and it’s packed with wonderful flavors. So it’s easy to see how this recipe became an instant hit with so many! Try it and you definitely won’t regret it. It’s an easy-to-make dish, it’s pasta (obvious but significant), and perfect for the young and old eaters in your home!
Frequently asked questions
There sure are! Just to name a few: grape juice or apple juice mixed with a bit of lime juice, balsamic vinegar, or simply lemon and lime juice mixed with a bit of water.
Tips
- Can be made using any type of pasta even though Gigi’s original recipe used shell pasta
- This recipe is without vodka or any kind of substitute but you can opt to use a substitute for the vodka or make as is
- You can use a white onion or red onion like Gigi did, or like the original recipe calls for: shallots
- Adapt garnish as you wish; she used basil but you can use parsley or spinach
- You may also like to add some protein to the dish like ground meat, cubed or shredded chicken, or even some seared shrimp
Ingredients for Gigi Hadid’s Viral Pasta Recipe (without the vodka)
Steps to Prepare this Recipe
- Boil your pasta according to the package instructions. In a large skillet on medium high heat add the olive oil and cubed onions. Sauté’ the onions for a few minutes until translucent then add in the minced garlic and sauté’ for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add in the tomato paste, heavy cream, butter, pasta water, (some add vodka), crushed red pepper (optional) parmesan cheese, salt and pepper and mix until combined.
- Add in your drained pasta and mix in with the sauce. Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy!
RECIPES YOU MAY WANT TO TRY
- MEDITERRANEAN READY PASTA
- EFFORTLESS BANANA BREAD PUDDING
- MEXICAN CHICKEN ZUCCHINI SKILLET
- ROASTED CAULIFLOWER MAC AND CHEESE
- TUNA PASTA SALAD
- THE BEST AMERICAN BEEF GOULASH
- TUNA SALAD
- TOMATO PARMESAN SPAGHETTI
- ROTINI CRAB STUFFED PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS
- CREAMY CHICKPEA CURRY STEW
- TACO MAC & CHEESE
Gigi Hadid’s Viral Pasta Recipe (without the vodka)
Ingredients
- 1 lb penne pasta or spaghetti noodles
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 onion cubed
- 3-4 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup tomato paste
- 1 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
- ½ cup pasta water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- basil for garnish
Instructions
- Boil your pasta according to the package instructions. In a large skillet on medium high heat add the olive oil and cubed onions. Saute' the onions for a few minutes until translucent then add in the minced garlic and saute' for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add in the tomato paste, heavy cream, butter, pasta water, (some add vodka), crushed red pepper (optional) parmesan cheese, salt and pepper and mix until combined.
- Add in your drained pasta and mix in with the sauce. Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy!
Video
Patrice says
Gigi hadid pasta was soooo good. I have made this twice already this week 🙌🏻
Gia says
Great alternative I’m prepping everything to make it now, but I feel the need to let you know that when preparing traditional vodka sauce the alcohol content is burned/cooked off leaving only the flavor. Your children would be perfectly safe!
Lama says
Thank you so much Gia for letting me know. This is useful information for myself and others that visit this blog post.
Laya says
Made this for lunch today and it exceeded my expectations – so much flavor! This Gigi Hadid Viral Pasta Recipe would also be a perfect side dish to compliment any main course.Thank you for sharing these delicious recipes, Lama!
Lama says
Hey!! my pleasure 🙂 Happy you enjoyed this popular recipe!
Lintang says
Thank you so much for the recipe!
I misread and used 2tbs of chilli flakes instead of 2tsp lol. It wasn’t that spicy for me who loves spicy food, so all good!
I also added mushrooms. Yums.
One question though, is the dish supposed to be really oily? Or is it because I used coconut oil instead of olive oil…
Lama says
LOL oh no! I wouldn’t mind all that spice either 🙂 coconut oil contains the higher levels of saturated fats compared to olive oil so that is why plus the added butter and cheese add more fat. Next time if you want to use coconut oil, try adding less (maybe by half the amount) so that it is not as oily!
Eva says
This was literally the best pasta I have ever had and can’t stop eating it!
Lama says
It is so addicting! Glad you enjoyed the GIGI Hadid pasta as much as I did!
Joy says
I LOVE THIS!! so quick to make and absolutely delicious. thank you 🙂
Lama says
So happy you enjoyed this recipe as much as me and my family do! We make it like twice a month! Thank you for stopping by and leaving a review!
-Lama
Dorothy T says
WOW! This was spot on delicious. My new favorite pasta dish. Perfect video tutorial Thanks so much.
Lama says
Really glad you think so! Thank you so much for your feedback Dorothy!
Casie says
Hi there,
When you say (some add Vodka) in the instructions, is that in addition to the pasta water or in place of?
Lama says
Hi! That is in addition to the pasta water since it would only be a tablespoon of vodka if you decide to add it in. Add it in with the pasta water, butter, whipping cream ect 🙂 Let me know if you have any other questions!