In 2020, this Gigi Hadid Pasta Recipe went viral, and blew up Instagram and TikTok! Does it live up to the hype?! Absolutely! This creamy, spicy vodka sauce is restaurant-quality and such a cinch to make! I’ll give you Gigi’s exact recipe from Instagram and show you how to make this spicy pasta with and without vodka!
This is the exact recipe Gigi Hadid used in her spicy vodka pasta recipe that went viral on her Instagram story back in 2020! I just doubled it so I could use a a whole box of pasta 🙂
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I believe Gigi was pregnant at the time she made this viral video, so she left the vodka out of hers, but noted where to add it in her instructions.
When this recipe went viral, my teenage daughter hopped right aboard the bandwagon and she STILL makes this dish at least once a month for us! In fact, she is the one who taught me how to make it!
In this recipe, I will show you how to make Gigi’s spicy vodka pasta recipe with and without vodka! Both are DELISH!
Not all viral recipes live up to the hype, but Gigi’s pasta sure does, along with Emily Mariko’s Salmon and Rice Bowl, Hailey Bieber’s Pizza Toast and this amazing Italian Grinder Sandwich!! If you haven’t tried those yet, whatcha waiting for?!
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
- Restaurant-quality vodka pasta that’s super easy to make!
- Creamy, rich, spicy bowl of amazingness!
- A viral recipe trend that actually lives up to the hype!
- Uses simple ingredients to create a dish that is truly special!
WHAT IS GIGI HADID PASTA?
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Gigi Hadid is a supermodel who happened to share a video from her kitchen that went viral in early 2020 (see her original Instagram Story here). Since then, it’s been on repeat in homes across the country and inspiring all sorts of non-cooking types to get in the kitchen!
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this amazing spicy vodka pasta recipe:
INGREDIENT NOTES
Pasta: I personally think Gigi’s choice of shells for this pasta was spot on! They capture the sauce sooo nicely! But you can easily make this into “penne alla vodka” and use penne pasta. ANY pasta works, to be perfectly honest-the sauce is SO GOOD!
Vodka: Any brand of vodka will work just fine. If you don’t have vodka on hand, you can use one of the substitutes I list below or omit it all together. The sauce is wonderful without it, too.
In fact, Gigi’s original pasta on her Instagram story did not contain vodka (she left it out because she was secretly preggo!).
Onion: Gigi used red onion in her pasta, but mentions you can also use a shallot. White or yellow onion is just fine, too!
HOW TO MAKE GIGI HADID SPICY PASTA: STEP BY STEP
Here are some quick visual instructions. Remember that full instructions with exact ingredients will be in the recipe card below!
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Step 1: Cook your pasta according to package instructions. ((Reserve about one cup of the pasta water before draining)). While pasta is cooking, sauté your onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat.
Step 2: Add tomato paste and cook a few minutes until tomato paste darkens a bit in color.
Step 3: Add vodka and cook for a minute or so until alcohol has a chance to burn off. Then, add in heavy cream and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 4: Add pasta, reserved pasta water and butter. Stir until all the pasta is nicely coated.
Step 5: Add Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper, if needed. Sprinkle with basil and serve immediately.
RECIPE TIPS & TRICKS
- Be sure to reserve about a cup of your pasta cooking liquid for this dish. It’s easy to forget! (been there, done that)
- If the sauce seems too thick after you add the pasta, add a bit more pasta water. This is why I always like to have at least one cup on hand, even if the recipe only calls for 1/2 cup.
STORAGE & REHEATING
- Storage: Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat leftovers in a pan over medium-low heat with a splash of cream or milk, just to loosen up the sauce a bit. Stir until heated through.
SUBSTITUTIONS FOR VODKA IN VODKA PASTA
There are two easy options to substitute vodka in “vodka” pasta:
- Omit the vodka completely. Vodka gives the dish a slight acidic note that is delish, but to be honest, if you leave it out, the dish is just as amazing!
- Equal Parts lime or lemon juice + apple or grape juice: Vodka just adds a bit of acid to this dish that is subtle but delish! You can recreate that “acid” with equal parts of lemon or lime juice mixed with apple or grape juice.
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OTHER VIRAL RECIPES THAT YOU’LL LOVE
- EMILY MARIKO’S SALMON AND RICE BOWL
- AIR FRYER PANCAKES
- STARBUCKS GRILLED CHEESE
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