TasteGreatFoodie - Gigi Hadid's Viral Pasta Recipe (without the vodka) - Main Dish (2024)

Gigi Hadid’s Viral Pasta Recipe (without the vodka) is still as lit as it was when it first went viral during quarantine days! This is the famous pasta dish made by the supermodel Gigi Hadid that went viral on social media, 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!

You could opt to make this Gigi Hadid Spicy Vodka Pasta recipe with the vodka as it is originally made. Either way, you’re going to be over-the-moon happy with how creamy, and full of flavor this pasta recipe is!

Gigi Hadid’s Viral Pasta Recipe (without the vodka)

This is the same recipe that Gigi Hadid used in her spicy vodka pasta recipe, which went viral on her Instagram story in 2020!

In her recipe, Gigi left the vodka out, but included instructions on where to add it.

Gigi Hadid Pasta Recipe

We take breaks from having meat on some days during the week. So, I whipped this dish up for dinner today using just a few ingredients I had on hand and OMG it is truly satisfying and screams flavor!

This recipe’s spicy pasta sauce takes this pasta dish to a whole new level. It’s a decadent, creamy sauce made with olive oil, tomato paste, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese.

Why You’ll Love this Pasta Recipe

• It’s quick and simple to prepare, and it’ll be on your table in 25 minutes.
• It’s a delicious vegetarian pasta recipe, and it might just become your new favorite pasta dish!
• This spicy vodka pasta recipe is a crowd-pleaser that can easily be made family-friendly.
• It uses simple ingredients that almost everyone has in their pantry!
• You can easily customize it to your preferences!

Gigi Hadid Viral Spicy Vodka Pasta Recipe

It makes me so happy when I can make a dish that is quick and simple to prepare that satisfies the entire family! Myself included of course!

Why all the Hype?

Well, that’s easy lol. It’s a great recipe shared by a wonderfully popular celebrity! Gigi herself has a loveable personality and stands for a lot more than just influential celebrity. But it’s also a popular dish, Spicy Pasta Alla Vodka (Spicy Vodka Pasta Sauce), and it’s packed with wonderful flavors.

It took off at a time when everyone was quarantined and in lockdowns. So, we were all looking for some food inspo. We were all also looking to fill our time with something, pretty much anything lol. A lot of celebrities shared some intimate and interesting things with us during lockdown. This is one of those things that really took off. It’s easy to make and the whole family will love it.

Gigi Hadid’s Viral Spicy Pasta

So, it’s easy to see how Gigi Hadid’s Pasta 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!

Gigi Hadid Pasta Ingredients

For Gigi Hadid’s Spicy Vodka Pasta Recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:

Pasta: Gigi used pasta shells. You could also use bowtie pasta or penne pasta. If you use penne, this becomes a Penne alla Vodka recipe. I prefer white pasta, but whole wheat pasta is also an option.

Oil:Extra virgin olive oil is the way to go for this recipe. It’s the perfect oil to sauté the flavorful ingredients in.

Aromatics: Onions combined with the nutty flavor of the garlic add a kick to the dish. You can use shallots if you like.

Tomato Paste: Tomato paste is an excellent tomato base for this pasta sauce. When you use tomato paste, you get all the flavor without diluting the sauce with too much liquid.

Heavy cream: The perfect creamy base for this sauce is heavy cream (also known as whipping cream). You can also use half-and half.

Parmesan Cheese: Parmesan cheese adds a salty and umami flavor profile to the sauce, giving it a lot of depth.

Butter: Adding some butter makes this pasta dish richer.

Basil Leaves: Basil leaves boost the flavor of the dish.

Refer to the recipe card for quantities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Saute the Onion

After boiling pasta, save some water for the sauce!

Add the butter, heavy cream, tomato paste, and pasta water

Add Parmesan

Throw in the pasta once sauce is ready

Mix Pasta into Sauce and Add Parmesan and Garnish before serving

Top Tips

• This pasta 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.

• For some heat, add some crushed red pepper flakes.

• A special note: Don’t forget to reserve about a cup of your pasta cooking liquid for this dish. Add a little more pasta water if the sauce seems too thick after adding the pasta. This is why, even if the recipe only calls for 1/2 cup, I always keep at least one cup of the pasta water on hand.

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Ingredients for Gigi Hadid’s Pasta Recipe (without the vodka)

• penne pastaor spaghetti noodles: Gigi used shell pasta. You could also use bowtie pasta or penne pasta. If you use penne, this becomes a Penne alla Vodka recipe. I prefer white pasta, but whole wheat pasta is also an option.
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic cloves
• tomato paste
• heavy cream or half and half
• crushed red pepper
• pasta water
• butter
• parmesan cheese
• salt and pepperto taste
• basilfor garnish

Steps to Prepare Gigi Hadid’s Viral Pasta Recipe

• First, cook pasta according to the package instructions. Save ½ cup of pasta water before draining. The starchy pasta water will make the sauce saucier. Set aside!
• Next, in a large saucepan on medium 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.
• Then, add in 1/2 cup tomato paste, heavy cream, butter, pasta water, (some add vodka), crushed red pepper (optional) parmesan cheese, salt and pepper and mix until combined.
• Finally, add in your cooked pasta and mix in with the sauce. Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy!

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