Whether you are looking for a new favorite pasta dish or want to follow in the foot steps of celebrities, here is everything you need to know about Gigi Hadid’s Spicy Vodka Pasta Recipe. You’ll need two sets of simple ingredients for this recipe. For the pasta component, all you need is a pound of shell pasta (or any pasta shape you prefer). To make the spicy vodka pasta sauce recipe, gather extra virgin olive oil, an onion, garlic, tomato paste, heavy cream, unsalted butter, kosher salt, black pepper, chili flakes, vodka, parmesan cheese, and fresh basil leaves.
Pasta: While Hadid uses pasta shells for this TikTok recipe, any kind of pasta you prefer would work. For example, you can use rigatoni, noodles, fusilli, other variations of white pasta, or even whole wheat pasta. Or, use penne pasta to make it a classic spicy penne alla vodka recipe. Onion: Hadid mentions using either a red onion or a shallot in her pasta sauce recipe, so feel free to use one of those if you have either on hand. I chose to use a white onion because I personally like the flavor of the sauce with this type of onion. Vodka: Use your favorite brand of vodka for this TikTok vodka sauce, as any brand will do the trick to enhance the flavor of the dish. Basil: While fragrant, fresh basil leaves take this pasta to the next level, you can also use an equal amount of fresh parsley or a teaspoon (or more) dried basil in the creamy tomato sauce instead. Add chicken: Add some extra protein by making this Gigi Hadid pasta with chicken. Try adding my easy Air Fryer Chicken Legs, or top off the pasta with this Baked Bone-In Chicken Breast or Greek Yogurt Chicken (aka my go-to grilled chicken recipe). Make it vegan: Just because the original recipe uses a lot of dairy doesn’t mean it can’t be vegan! To make this a vegan Gigi Hadid pasta, simply substitute coconut cream for the heavy cream and use vegan parmesan and vegan butter.
Lemon juice: A tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice is a great substitute for vodka while still giving the sauce recipe an acidic kick. Apple cider vinegar: Apple cider vinegar provides that acidic, slightly alcoholic taste while being alcohol-free. This stuff is strong, so all you need to do is add a splash to your Gigi Hadid vodka pasta recipe without vodka. Pasta water: Adding a splash of pasta water in place of the vodka will give your spicy vodka pasta without vodka more flavor and thin it out a bit. Omit: The easiest way to make vodka sauce without vodka is to simply omit it! The penna alla vodka purists might disagree, but this recipe would still turn out delicious without vodka, so feel free to omit it and make your creamy tomato-based sauce without alcohol.
You’ll be surprised it’s not from a fancy Italian restaurant! Simply follow the steps below to have this dish on the table in about 30 minutes.
Store: Store your pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat: The best way to reheat this dish is on the stove. I recommend adding a splash of half and half, heavy cream, or water while heating to return the dish to a creamy consistency.
Keep it vegetarian: For a completely vegetarian dinner, serve this pasta with a side salad to get in your greens for the day. Some of my favorites for Italian night are Kale Avocado Salad, Caesar Salad, and Butter Lettuce Salad. Or, if you want to try another celebrity recipe, try The Jennifer Aniston Salad. Bread: Serve it with a few slices of garlic bread. While any recipe works, I usually prepare my garlic bread in the air fryer while the pasta is cooking. Serve it with meat: Pack your dinner with a bit more protein by serving your pasta with one of my meat dishes. This recipe pairs well with my creamy Chicken Fricassee, these flavorful Roasted Cornish Hens, or this comforting Ina Garten’s Pot Roast.
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