Gigi Hadid Pasta is a viral pasta dish—basically a creamy, spicy vodka‑style sauce tossed with pasta that became hugely popular after the American supermodel first shared her version on social media. It’s rich, comforting, and quick to make, and many people now know it simply as “Gigi Hadid’s viral pasta.” (quickyrecipes.com)
🍝 What It Is
- A creamy tomato‑based pasta with a hint of spice (usually red pepper flakes).
- Closely resembles Penne alla Vodka, with a rich cream sauce and tomato paste base. (foodiehustle.com)
- You can make it with or without vodka—vodka adds a subtle tang and depth but isn’t necessary. (Whisk Affair)
🛒 Ingredients (Serves ~2–4)
- 8 oz (≈225 g) pasta (penne, rigatoni, shells)
- 2–4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small shallot or onion, finely chopped
- 2–4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼–½ cup tomato paste
- Optional: 2–4 tbsp vodka
- ½–1 cup heavy cream
- 1–2 tsp red pepper flakes (to taste)
- 1–2 tbsp butter
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt & black pepper
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Reserved pasta water (helps loosen the sauce) (Cook it Real Good)
👩🍳 Step‑by‑Step Recipe
- Cook the pasta:
- Bring salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente.
- Reserve about ½–1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining. (Cook it Real Good)
- Make the sauce:
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add onion/shallot and cook until soft, then add garlic and sauté briefly. (Cook it Real Good)
- Stir in tomato paste and cook 2–3 min until it darkens slightly. (Umami)
- Optional: pour in vodka and let it cook down for a minute. (Whisk Affair)
- Add heavy cream and red pepper flakes, stir until smooth. (Cook it Real Good)
- Finish the pasta:
- Add butter and a splash of reserved pasta water to the sauce.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce and add Parmesan cheese.
- Adjust with more pasta water if needed for silky consistency. (Cook it Real Good)
- Serve:
- Top with extra Parmesan and fresh basil. Enjoy right away! (Cook it Real Good)
🍅 Tips & Tricks
- For a lighter or vegetarian version, skip the vodka. (NDTV Food)
- Adjust the heat level by increasing or decreasing red pepper flakes. (Cook it Real Good)
- The reserved pasta water helps bind the sauce and keep it creamy. (Cook it Real Good)
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