{"id":"5498956a-35cc-494e-9aab-6bcfba600282","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/5498956a-35cc-494e-9aab-6bcfba600282","source_url":"https://getonmyplate.com/gigi-hadid-pasta-recipe/","title":"Gigi Hadid Pasta Recipe","description":"When Gigi Hadid's Pasta Recipe went viral, it blew up Instagram and Tik Tok! Does it live up to the hype?! Absolutely! This creamy, spicy vodka sauce is restaurant-quality and such a cinch to make! This is Gigi's exact recipe from Instagram (I just doubled it) and you can make this recipe  with or without vodka!","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT15M","total_time":"PT30M","image_url":"https://getonmyplate.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/gigi-hadid-pasta-recipe-1.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 lb shell pasta + 1 cup starchy cooking liquid","item":"shell pasta + 1 cup starchy cooking liquid","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1/2 cup olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 small red onion, diced (about 1 cup) (1 shallot, white or yellow onion work, too!)","item":"small red onion, diced (about 1 cup)","quantity":1,"preparation":"1 shallot, white or yellow onion work, too!"},{"text":"2 cloves garlic, minced (the best garlic chopper!)","item":"garlic, minced","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","preparation":"the best garlic chopper!"},{"text":"1/2 cup tomato paste","item":"tomato paste","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tbsp vodka (See Note 1 for substitutions)","item":"vodka","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"See Note 1 for substitutions"},{"text":"1 cup heavy cream","item":"heavy cream","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tsp red pepper flakes (or to taste)","item":"red pepper flakes","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or to taste"},{"text":"2 tbsp butter","item":"butter","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/2 cup Parmesan cheese + more to taste","item":"Parmesan cheese + more to taste","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 tsp sea salt + more to taste! (make sure you TASTE, you may need to add more salt!)","item":"sea salt + more to taste!","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"make sure you TASTE, you may need to add more salt!"},{"text":"chopped basil, to taste","item":"chopped basil","preparation":"to taste"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Cook Pasta: In a large pot of water, cook pasta to al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid before draining (you may not need all of this, but I always reserve 1 cup)."},{"number":2,"text":"Cook Onions and Garlic: While pasta is cooking, over medium heat, add olive oil to a large pan. When the oil is hot, add onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Stir often so the garlic doesn't burn."},{"number":3,"text":"Add Tomato Paste: Add tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often. Tomato paste will turn a slightly darker color."},{"number":4,"text":"Add Vodka (if using): Add vodka and cook for 1 minute. To make this dish without vodka simply omit this step OR use one of the substitutions listed in Note 1."},{"number":5,"text":"Add Heavy Cream: Add heavy cream and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring often until sauce thickens (it will thicken up quickly!)."},{"number":6,"text":"Stir in Pasta: Add in your pasta, 1/2 cup of pasta water and butter. Stir, stir, stir until butter is \"melted and saucy\" according to Gigi! Make sure the pasta is completely coated in the sauce. Add a little more pasta water if the sauce seems too thick."},{"number":7,"text":"Finish: Stir in Parmesan cheese. Make sure you TASTE and season with salt and pepper if needed. Sprinkle with basil and serve immediately."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T11:20:28.210046+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T11:20:28.210046+00:00"}