The Gigi Hadid Pasta is nothing new, in fact it originated in Italy and is more commonly known as Spicy Vodka Pasta. It’s a creamy tomato-based sauce that starts off with cooking down some onions and garlic. Then tomato paste is caramelized in olive oil and heavy cream is added to turn it into a beautifully smooth sauce. And if that didn’t sound good enough, the final touches are butter, tons of freshly grated parmesan, and some pasta water. Red pepper flakes spice it up while the basil brings a fresh herbal touch to the whole dish. It’s truly perfection and my new favorite pasta dish to make.
To make the Gigi Hadid Pasta we need to cook some rigatoni pasta while we make our spicy vodka sauce but without the vodka!
Here’s what you will need for the sauce:
Extra virgin olive oil: Sometimes I like to use the olive oil from the sun-dried tomato jar for even more flavor.
Garlic: Use fresh garlic that’s been finely minced.
Tomato Paste: Tomato paste has a very bold flavor and thick texture. Because tomatoes are so acidic and the paste is very concentrated, it has to be cooked down to remove a lot of that acidity. It only takes a few minutes of cooking it in oil until it caramelizes, turning darker in color.
Heavy cream: Heavy cream or heavy whipping cream works!
Red pepper flakes: Add more for a stronger kick.
Dried basil: Fresh basil also works great. It brings a lot of vibrancy to the sauce.
Salt and black pepper to taste: Adjust to your liking. For salt, keep in mind that the parmesan and pasta water are both salty. I like to only add a pinch at the start and then add more after I add the parmesan and pasta water and taste.
Parmesan: Buy a wedge of parmesan cheese instead of using pre-grated or powder parmesan. The difference in flavor is incredible. It also melts into the sauce a lot better when you grate it yourself.
Pasta water: Make sure to reserve at least 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
Garnishes: You can add some fresh chopped parsley, red pepper flakes, grated parm, or chopped basil on top for more flavor and for aesthetic purposes.
Instead of extra virgin olive oil, use the oil from the sun dried tomato jar for extra flavor. It’s delicious!
If you’d like to add onions to this recipe, saute them first to soften them up before adding the garlic and tomato paste.
Make sure to use freshly grated Parmesan instead of the pre-shredded kind. It’s a little more pricey but worth it. The taste is a lot more rich and authentic.
Rigatoni is my favorite shape to use for this recipe because the tube fills up with sauce, making it a lot more flavorful. However, you can also use penne or any shape you like!
Do not toss out all your pasta water. Before draining it, save some in a cup. The pasta water not only adds flavor from the saltiness but also thickens it and helps glue the sauce to the pasta.
Add red pepper flakes to your taste. Add more if you like it spicier. The amount in this recipe does not make it spicy. It just balances the sweetness from the tomato.
What to Serve it With
Pasta is the perfect meal all on its own but if you want to serve it with side dishes, I have some ideas for you! These are perfect if you are having guests over and want to have a bigger dinner. For something lighter, you can make Caesar salad to have on the side. For something more indulgent, make some garlic bread. Or even better, cheesy garlic bread. And for some protein, grilled chicken or crispy chicken cutlets is the perfect addition.
If you have any questions about this recipe, let me know in the comments! If you make this, send me a picture on Instagram! I love seeing your remakes SO much.
Can I use milk instead of cream for Gigi Hadid pasta? I think that heavy cream is a very important ingredient in this recipe. However, if absolutely necessary, you can swap for whole milk OR coconut cream. If using milk instead of cream, let the sauce simmer for a bit longer to thicken.
It's a spicy vodka sauce but without the vodka. It's super creamy, indulgent, and the best pasta dish to make for any occasion. It always impresses yet it's so easy to make. Dinner is ready in under 30 minutes!
Many of the ingredients in the Gigi Hadid pasta are full-fat heavy cream and heavier in calories so I would make this dish for special occasions like larger parties. To reduce the amount of calories and fat, you can substitute the heavy cream with half and half and reduce the amount of butter to half a tablespoon.
Gigi Hadid's pasta recipe does not include sausage but I included it for a little more balance in this meal. Pair this easy pasta with a big green salad and hunk of garlic bread and you'll have a meal the whole family will love!
But milk won't whip like heavy cream. Can I use milk instead of heavy cream in pasta? Yes. Use whole milk and stir in a flour-butter mixture to thicken and enrich pasta dishes instead of heavy cream.
In a vodka sauce, the vodka helps maintain a cohesive texture, allowing the creaminess to meld with the tomato base. And sure, you could use wine to the same effect, but in a sauce as rich as vodka sauce, it's better to use a small amount of alcohol that will impart as little of its own flavor as possible.
The vodka allows the tomato paste and cream to cohesively blend together without imparting too much taste of its own (unlike when you add wine to sauce and want that additional flavor profile). Gigi actually leaves the vodka out of her viral dish because she was pregnant at the time of filming it.
Normally it includes real cream for richness but I'm using reduced-fat milk. Great news though, it still retains the decadent flavor of a regular recipe but with a fraction of the fat and calories. In addition, I've placed it over fiber rich whole wheat penne instead of white pasta.
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To replace 1 cup (237 mL) of heavy cream in your recipe, add 2 tablespoons (19 grams) of cornstarch to 1 cup (237 mL) of milk and stir, allowing the mixture to thicken. You can use whole milk or opt for skim milk to help slash the calories and fat content of your recipe.
Soft cheese, such as cream cheese, can be used as alternative too – it's richer than the cream, so 100g/3½oz should be plenty, along with an extra splash of water. If you have any fresh herbs to hand, such as parsley, basil or dill, finely chop and add to the sauce at the same time as the pasta.
Rice Milk. Rice milk is slightly thinner than cow's milk, so if you choose to use that as a milk substitute, you might want to add less milk to your roux when making the sauce. Rice milk overall has a mild and slightly sweet taste, but when combined with all of the seasonings, it can work as a milk substitute.
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