This Gigi Hadid Vodka Pasta, is bursting with flavor and so easy to make. Cook shell pasta in a seasoned, creamy, boozy tomato sauce to make this drool-worthy dinner. It takes 30 minutes to make and can be served plain, with garlic bread or veggies.
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You’ve probably seen this pasta dish floating around Instagram and TikTok. It is a spicy vodka pasta, aka pasta alla vodka, named after the model Gigi Hadid. It went viral on TikTok after she made it! After making this pasta myself, I can see why it has become so popular. It combines tomato paste, vodka, heavy cream, parmesan, and pasta to make a crowd-pleaser.
If you like this recipe, then you should try my creamy tomato shrimp pasta, creamy tomato pasta, Creamy Mushroom Spinach and Sun-dried Tomato Pasta and Cajun pasta!
Why You Should Try This Recipe
- This luscious pasta can be made in 30 minutes, making it a great dinner option for busy weeknights.
- You can use any pasta of your choice.
- This recipe includes easy-to-find ingredients.
- It is budget-friendly.
Gigi Hadid Vodka Pasta Ingredients
The Gigi Hadid pasta recipe measurements can be found in the recipe card.
- Pasta: The original pasta used for this recipe is called conchiglie pasta. It is also known as seashell pasta because they are shaped like seashells. This pasta is a great choice because it soaks up the sauce well. If you don't have this pasta, then substitute it with any other pasta of your choice.
- Olive oil: Select good quality olive oil to cook the pasta.
- Onion: For this recipe, dice red onions thinly. If you don't have red onions, swap them for white onions.
- Garlic: Crush or grate garlic.
- Tomato paste: Select good quality tomato paste for the best flavor.
- Vodka (optional): A splash of vodka gives the sauce its distinctive taste.
- Heavy cream: Use full-fat heavy cream to make the tomato sauce.
- Chili flakes: Add crushed chili flakes for some extra heat.
- Pepper: To taste
- Salt: To taste
- Parmesan: Grate a block of cheese.
- Unsalted butter: Add unsalted butter at the end to loosen the sauce's consistency and give the pasta some shine.
- Pasta water: Reserve pasta water to loosen the consistency of the creamy tomato sauce.
- Basil: A bunch of freshly chopped basil.
Tips and Substitutions
- Pasta: This dish is great because it can be made with different types of pasta. For example, you can use rigatoni, penne, fusilli, or tagliatelle; they will taste just as delicious!
- Vodka: Ensure you cook the vodka on medium heat to cook out the alcohol. This pasta can also be made without vodka. Use the same ingredients and instructions from this recipe.
- Herbs: If you are not a fan of basil, then swap it with parsley instead.
- Parmesan: Add less or more parmesan, depending on your preference.
- Salt: Do not add too much salt, as the parmesan tastes salty.
- Add-ins: Another great thing about this recipe is that you can add protein; a popular addition is chicken chunks. Chop chicken fillets and season with salt and pepper. Then heat olive oil in a pan and cook the chicken on both sides for 7-9 minutes or until done. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside for later. Then, start the vodka pasta recipe. Add the cooked chicken chunks back into the pan with the cooked pasta and follow the rest of the recipe.
How to Make Gigi Hadid Vodka Pasta
- In a saucepan, bring salted water to a rolling boil. Add 450g of seashell pasta and cook for 7-9 minutes. Ensure the pasta is not too soft, as it will soften when added to the tomato sauce.
2. Meanwhile, start the sauce. Heat a splash of olive oil in a pan, then add ½ of a diced red onion (or white) and 3 crushed garlic cloves.
3. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant. Next, add ⅔ cup of tomato paste.
4. Cook and stir on medium for 2 minutes.
5. Then pour in the vodka and cook for another 2 minutes to cook out the alcohol.
6. Pour in heavy cream.
7. Stir until combined.
8. Then add salt to taste, black pepper to taste, and chili flakes.
9. Stir again. Cook the sauce on low heat for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to thicken.
10. Add the cooked pasta and reserve some water for later. Mix the pasta and sauce until combined.
11. Then add grated parmesan and pasta water if necessary.
12. Add unsalted butter and stir.
13. Remove the pasta from the heat and garnish it with fresh chopped basil.
8. Serve Gigi Hadid Vodka Pasta with more grated parmesan, chili flakes, and TikTok garlic bread.
Recipe FAQs
This pasta is made with conchiglie, which is also known as shell pasta, olive oil, red onions, crushed garlic, tomato paste, vodka, heavy cream, salt, pepper, chili flakes, grated parmesan and basil.
Gigi Hadid pasta is actually the same as Pasta alla vodka. However, it was named Gigi Hadid pasta because it went viral after she made it on Tik Tok.
Yes, you can substitute heavy cream with whole milk. However, the consistency may differ slightly.
Yes, this pasta can be made without vodka. Follow the recipe and omit the vodka.
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Gigi Hadid Vodka Pasta
Equipment
- Pan
- Saucepan
- Mixing spoon
- Grater
Ingredients
- 450 g shell pasta or any other pasta pf your choice
- Olive oil
- ½ red onion or white diced
- 3 cloves of garlic
- ⅔ cup tomato paste
- ¼ cup vodka
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoon chilli flakes
- Pepper to taste
- Salt to taste
- ½ cup parmesan grated
- 2 tablespoon Unsalted butter
- Pasta water
- A bunch of fresh basil chopped
Instructions
- Bring salted water to a boil in a saucepan. Add shell pasta to the saucepan and cook for 7-9 minutes. Ensure the pasta is not too soft because it will soften when added to the tomato sauce.
- In the meantime, make the sauce. Heat a splash of olive oil in a pan, then add red onion, and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant.
- Next, add tomato paste to the pan. Cook and stir on medium for 2 minutes. Next, pour in the vodka and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir well. Then add salt to taste, black pepper to taste and chili flakes. Stir again.
- Cook the sauce on low heat for 2-3 minutes and allow it to thicken. Then add the cooked, drained pasta and reserve some of the water for later.
- Mix the pasta and sauce together and add pasta water if necessary. Add parmesan and unsalted butter and stir.
- Remove the pasta from the heat and garnish it with freshly chopped basil. Serve with more grated parmesan, chili flakes and garlic bread.
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Notes
- Pasta: This dish can be made with different types of pasta. For example, use rigatoni, penne, fusilli, or tagliatelle; it will taste just as delicious!
- Vodka: Ensure you cook the vodka on medium heat to cook out the alcohol.
- Herbs: If you are not a fan of basil, then swap it with parsley instead.
Marta
Loved this pasta but instead of calling it Gigi Hadad pasta, it should be called Jen Sims pasta because it's much better than hers.
Camille
Wow, just tried out Gigi Hadid's pasta recipe from your blog and I'm in love! Who knew simplicity could taste so good? The spiciness was just right and gave it a nice kick. Thanks for sharing, can't wait to try out more recipes from your blog! xx
Jazz
Jen, your pasta is actually better than the viral gigi version--I know because I tried both! Will be adding this to my dinnertime rotation.
Marcus Avery Christon
Pasta alla Vodka is one of my favorite dishes and I'm so glad I came across this recipe. It was very quick to make and I ate it even quicker!
Dee
Ive been wanting to make this pasta for awhile so I gave your recipe a try and there’s no way gigis is better than this. Just saying.
Robin
I love this recipe because it's vegetarian and was ready in minutes. I added spinach for some additional nutrients - it was good!