Creamy, cheesy, spicy vodka sauce pasta that tastes SO good and is SO easy to make has my interest straight away! When we saw Gigi Hadid pasta, we knew we had to try it, with a couple of tweaks, we tested it out on friends who we’d invited to dinner – the verdict? It was delicious!
Why you’ll love this pasta recipe
- Quick and easy to make, it’ll be on your table in 25 minutes.
- You’ll cook a viral recipe that deserves the hype, and it may just become your new favorite pasta dish!
- A real crowd-pleaser, this delicious spicy vodka pasta recipe can be easily made family-friendly.
- It’s 100% vegetarian.
Ingredients for Gigi Hadid pasta
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this delicious pasta dish.
Do I have to use vodka?
No, you don’t have to use vodka in this pasta dish.
If you’re not using vodka, then just add a little more of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce up a little.
Many people make this delicious pasta dish without vodka, and it makes it family-friendly.
Vodka adds a slightly acidic taste to the dish, you can substitute with lime juice mixed with grape juice or apple juice,
This is now one of our favorite pasta dishes, all the cheesy, creaminess of pasta with a splash of chili flakes make it a winning dish!
What pasta does Gigi Hadid use?
In Gigi Hadid’s recipe, she used pasta shells.
We’ve used conchiglie pasta, which is a kind of shell pasta.
Use your favorite pasta, penne pasta, rigatoni, or any kind of pasta that would work well with this tasty dish.
Is Gigi Hadid pasta the same as penne alla vodka pasta?
Yes, pretty much it is.
The main difference between Gigi Hadid and penne alla vodka is that Gigi uses pasta shells instead of penne – that’s it!
How do I store it?
In the unlikely event that you have leftover spicy vodka pasta (we never do), it will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container.
Who is Gigi Hadid?
Gigi Hadid is an American model, she started modeling at the tender age of 2 and her debut at New York Fashion Week was in 2014.
It was on Instagram that Gigi Hadid’s famous pasta was first posted.
What do I serve this with?
Gigi Hadid pasta is perfect when served with an Italian green salad or garlic bread.
Want to add to this tasty pasta recipe?
This spicy vodka pasta recipe is delicious by itself, but if you did want to add to it, then why not try some vegetables, such as mushrooms and bell peppers.
You could add some vegetarian bacon or vegetarian pancetta, to give it a meaty bite.
Just add in a little of what you love to eat.
Notes and expert tips
- Reduce the spice
Just use fewer chili flakes, add a little at a time, and taste before adding more. - Try different onions
You can use shallots or red onions. - Out of tomato paste?
If you don’t have any tomato paste, try using a can of chopped tomatoes instead. - Reheating
When reheating, add a little milk, more heavy cream, or pasta water to loosen the sauce and prevent burning.
More pasta recipes for you to enjoy
If you’ve enjoyed Gigi Hadid pasta, then why not take a look at some more easy pasta dishes? Pasta alla Norma, penne arrabbiata, mushroom pasta, pasta alla Sorrentina, cacio e pepe, or penne alla vodka.
Try this other celebrity recipe Kylie Jenner ramen.
How to make Gigi Hadid pasta with step-by-step instructions
It’s easy to make our version of Gigi Hadid’s spicy vodka pasta if you follow our simple instructions.
Full printable recipe instructions, including measurements, are available in the recipe card below.
Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil, then add your pasta and cook it according to the package instructions, when cooked, drain but reserve some of the pasta water as you’ll need it later.
While the pasta is cooking start on the spicy vodka pasta sauce.
Heat your olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, when the olive oil is shimmering, add onions and saute until they have softened and are translucent, be careful not to burn them.
Next, add minced garlic and saute for a minute.
Then, add tomato paste, stir to combine, and cook for 5 minutes, keep stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Now, if you’re using vodka, add vodka, stir, and cook for a further 2 minutes.
Next, add your heavy cream, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, stir to combine.
When your pasta sauce is smooth, add in your parmesan cheese, stir to combine, and then add some of the reserved pasta water, a little at a time until you get your preferred consistency.
Now, add your cooked pasta to the spicy vodka sauce along with the butter, and stir thoroughly to ensure the pasta is coated with the sauce and the butter has melted.
Serve immediately and garnish with either chopped parsley or chopped basil leaves and a sprinkling of vegetarian parmesan cheese.
Enjoy!
We hope you enjoy making and eating our version of Gigi Hadid pasta and would love to hear how you got on with making it.
Please leave a comment below and feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Gigi Hadid pasta recipe
Utensils
Ingredients
- 1 pinch Salt
- 8 oz (225 grams) Shell pasta
- ½ cup (110 grams) Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small Onion diced
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- ½ cup (130 grams) Tomato paste
- 3 tbsp Vodka
- 1½ cups (350 grams) Heavy cream (double cream)
- Salt to taste
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- 2 tsp Red chili flakes
- ½ cup (50 grams) Vegetarian Parmesan cheese finely grated
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- Basil leaves (optional) chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil, then add your pasta and cook it according to the package instructions, when cooked, drain but reserve some of the pasta water as you’ll need it later1 pinch Salt, 8 oz (225 grams) Shell pasta
- While the pasta is cooking start on the spicy vodka pasta sauce. Heat your olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, when the olive oil is shimmering, add onions and saute until they have softened and are translucent, be careful not to burn them. Next, add minced garlic and saute for a minute. Then, add tomato paste, stir to combine, and cook for 5 minutes, keep stirring frequently to avoid burning½ cup (110 grams) Extra virgin olive oil, 1 small Onion, 4 cloves Garlic, ½ cup (130 grams) Tomato paste
- Now, if you’re using vodka, add vodka, stir, and cook for a further 2 minutes. Next, add your heavy cream, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, stir to combine. When your pasta sauce is smooth, add in your parmesan cheese, stir to combine, and then add some of the reserved pasta water, a little at a time until you get your preferred consistency3 tbsp Vodka, 1½ cups (350 grams) Heavy cream (double cream), Salt to taste, ½ tsp Black pepper, 2 tsp Red chili flakes, ½ cup (50 grams) Vegetarian Parmesan cheese
- Now, add your cooked pasta to the spicy vodka sauce along with the butter, and stir thoroughly to ensure the pasta is coated with the sauce and the butter has melted. Serve immediately and garnish with either chopped parsley or chopped basil leaves and a sprinkling of vegetarian parmesan cheese. Enjoy!2 tbsp Unsalted butter, Basil leaves (optional)
Notes
- Reduce the spice
Just use fewer chili flakes, add a little at a time, and taste before adding more - Try different onions
You can use shallots or red onions - Out of tomato paste?
If you don’t have any tomato paste, try using a can of chopped tomatoes instead - Reheating
When reheating, add a little milk, more heavy cream, or pasta water to loosen the sauce and prevent burning
Nutrition
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Faaiza says
This is amazing, had to skip the vodka as I don’t drink alcohol.
Mandy from Splash of Taste says
It works perfectly without the vodka, doesn’t it!
Shelby says
Anything with chili flakes and cream is comfort food to me haha this came out perfectly creamy and delicious!
Mandy from Splash of Taste says
It’s great to have a little spice kick, isn’t it!
Liz says
Ok I’m hooked on pasta and I’d been wanting to try this version!! Such a great way to make pasta night a little more fun!
Jenn says
This is beyond delish! I was afraid it was going to be complicated but the recipe is straight forward and the flavours are amazing!
Glenda says
Delicious! I made this without the vodka and my family flipped for it. So easy and comforting. Will be making this pasta, again!