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Viral Gigi Hadid Pasta Recipe (Spicy Vodka Pasta Recipe)

Prep
10 minutes
Cook
20 minutes
Yield
2
When I saw that spicy vodka pasta was trending, you know I had to give you the recipe. So here it is – my take on the viral Gigi Hadid vodka pasta.
We know that pasta is one of my favorite dishes to make. This recipe is made in only one pan and under 30 minutes, and is filled with the perfect amount of spice that went viral and is one that everyone loves for a good reason. So here it is – my take on the viral Gigi Hadid pasta.
Why You’ll Love Gigi Hadid’s Pasta (Spicy Vodka Pasta):
- Quick – A homemade pasta dish everyone will enjoy in only 30 minutes – do I need to say more?
- Versatile – Whether you want to add your favorite protein, make it less spicy, or use a substitute for heavy cream – Gigi Hadid Pasta Recipe is easy to customize for any dinner table.
- Comforting – Is there anything more comforting than a delicious bowl of pasta?
Ingredient Notes
Vodka: Why do you use vodka in pasta sauce for this Gigi Hadid Pasta Recipe? The vodka helps maintain a cohesive texture, allowing the creaminess to meld with the tomato base.
Parmesan cheese: Used both in the sauce and grated on top of the pasta, parmesan cheese is a staple ingredient in this pasta dish.
How to Make Gigi Hadid’s Pasta Recipe:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining. While pasta is cooking, make the vodka sauce.
- In a large saucepan, heat the butter, garlic and shallot over medium heat. Cook until softened, 3-5 minutes.
- Add tomato paste, cook until the sauce is darker and a bit caramelized, 2-3 minutes.
- Add in vodka and cook it until evaporated.
- Then add heavy cream and 1 tsp chili flakes. Keep stirring until combined and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- If pasta is not done cooking yet, remove sauce from the heat.
- When pasta is done cooking, add 1/2 cup reserved pasta water to the vodka sauce and 1 tbsp butter. Stir over medium heat until butter is melted and sauce is smooth and creamy – add another ¼ cup pasta water if needed.
- Add strained pasta and ¼ cup parmesan cheese and stir. Remove from heat and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Garnish with fresh basil and more parmesan cheese if desired.
Expert Tips & FAQ
What does vodka do to pasta sauce? Vodka helps maintain a cohesive texture, which works so well with the tomato base.
Does vodka pasta sauce have alcohol in it? No! As the sauce simmers, the alcohol contents of the vodka evaporate. All it does is add flavor.
What is in Gigi Hadid’s pasta? Pasta, olive oil, onion, garlic, tomato paste, cream, butter, S&P, red pepper flakes, vodka, parmesan, and basil. It’s simple but delicious.
Do you use single or double cream in Gigi Hadid pasta? Use heavy cream. This can be labeled as “table cream” in the store. You can also substitute it for half and half which works just as well.
How to make Gigi Hadid pasta without vodka? The vodka is what sets this apart from a regular rose sauce, but you can sub for gin, or boxed wine instead. If you want no alcohol at all, you can use lemon water, chicken broth, or stock.
Other Pasta Recipes You’ll Love:
- Single-Girl Pasta Bowl AKA The JLO Pasta
- Spicy Vegetables and Chickpeas with Pasta
- Grandma’s Vegan Pasta Sauce Recipe

Gigi Hadid Pasta (Vodka Pasta Recipe)
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter, vegan or regular
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 tbsp vodka
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- salt and pepper
- 225 g rigatoni (measured dry)
- 1 tbsp butter, vegan or regular
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining. While pasta is cooking, make the vodka sauce.
- In a large saucepan, heat the butter, garlic and shallot over medium heat. Cook until softened, 3-5 minutes.
- Add tomato paste, cook until the sauce is darker and a bit caramelized, 2-3 minutes.
- Add in vodka and cook it until evaporated.
- Then add heavy cream and 1 tsp chili flakes. Keep stirring until combined and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- If pasta is not done cooking yet, remove sauce from the heat.
- When pasta is done cooking, add 1/2 cup reserved pasta water to the vodka sauce and 1 tbsp butter. Stir over medium heat until butter is melted and sauce is smooth and creamy - add another ¼ cup pasta water if needed.
- Add strained pasta and ¼ cup parmesan cheese and stir. Remove from heat and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Garnish with fresh basil and more parmesan cheese if desired.
rigatoni really is the best noodle for this dish. you want all those pasta tubes to get covered in the delicious vodka sauce. I doubled the recipe … then thought I made too much sauce…. nope I want all my noodles drowning in this stuff!!
great stuff
great jrecipe. don’t skimp on the chili flakes
I always thought that adding vodka was totally not needed and then this VIRAL recipe convinced me to try actually adding vodka for once and HOLY MOLY it was good. I’m convinced!!!
I made this for the family (it’s safe for kids!!) and took out almost all of the chili flakes because we’re not a spicy family. VERY VERY yummy! Everyone wanted second helpings, I’m glad I made a double batch!!!
a fantastic recipe. follow it as is and don’t change a thing
The vodka really takes this recipe to the next level. I made it once without it and it’s just not the same… it makes the sauce more creamy and cohesive
this recipe was really good
I’m really loving making all your viral recipes! So delicious! Your videos are so great 🙂 I’m such a huge FBM fan!!
I had my boyfriend’s parents over for supper and I made a couple of your recipes. They totally loved the meal I made. We did your lemon burrata appetizer and then this Vodka pasta. His mom asked me for the pasta recipe so I happily shared your website 🙂 thanks for everything Maria!!