What is the Gigi Hadid Pasta?
Gigi Hadid pasta is the social media’s rebranding of pasta alla vodka or spicy vodka pasta. Gigi Hadid is a world-famous super model who posted about this already famous pasta dish, creating a renewed desire to make it at home or order it in restaurants. LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES The original spicy vodka pasta recipe came from Italy. Like other pasta dishes, it is super easy to make and has an amazing flavor.
Why you would love the recipe
Gigi Hadid pasta is very easy to make. You can get this together in only a few minutes, which makes it about as easy as a standard spaghetti recipe. We love the flavors of spicy vodka pasta. When you make this recipe, you can easily adjust the spice level with the red and black peppers added to it. We also give you ideas on how to make this recipe with or without vodka, which gives you options even if you don’t have vodka on hand.
Ingredients
When you want to make Gigi Hadid pasta without vodka (or with), you will want the following ingredients:
Olive oil - You could use another type of oil if you prefer.Shallots - You could use small white, yellow, or red onions if you prefer.Garlic cloves - You can use finely chopped or crushed.Tomato paste - This helps to thicken the sauce.Vodka - You can use your preferred type or omit altogether.Heavy cream - This provides creamy thickness to the sauce.Spices - For some heat, you will need both red chili flakes or red pepper flakes and black pepper. You can add pepper to taste if you prefer to adjust the heat level.Salt - You can add as much or as little as you like.Parmesan cheese - You can use canned or grate the fresh stuff yourself.Butter - You can use salted or unsalted butter when you make this pasta.Pasta mezzi rigatoni - If you don’t have this, you could use another short pasta, like penne pasta.WaterFresh parsley- garnish
How to make Gigi Hadid pasta in Instant Pot
When we make Gigi Hadid pasta, we like to use the Instant Pot. Pull out your Instant Pot and then follow these simple instructions to make the best pasta recipes you have ever tried.
Cook The pasta
First, add 2 1/2 cups of water, salt, and the pasta to the Instant Pot’s inner pot.Next, stir gently and place the lid on with the vent knob turned to the sealing position.Once in place, select “pressure cook” on high for 4 minutes.When the cooking cycle is complete, do a quick pressure release immediately. When you remove the lid, make sure to save a 1/2 cup of water and then carefully pour the cooked pasta into a colander to drain any remaining water left in the pot.
If you don’t have an Instant Pot, then you can:
First, cook pasta according to directions on the package, adding 1 teaspoon salt to the water. Once cooked, make sure to reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water for later use in the sauce.
Make the sauce
When you are ready to make the sauce, follow these steps:
First, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat and then add shallots or onions and sauté until they start to change color.Next, add in garlic and sauté for a minute or until it becomes fragrant.
Once the garlic is ready, add tomato paste and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.Next, add in vodka and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.Add in the heavy cream along with red chili flakes, salt to taste, and pepper and then stir until smooth.
Add the cheese and some reserved pasta water if needed and then cook for a minute.Finally, stir in pasta and butter and garnish with fresh parsley once the garlic has melted.
Serve it with some garlic bread, rolls, or breadsticks.
Who is Gigi Hadid
Gigi Hadid is an American born supermodel, TV personality, and business owner with a large following online. She founded the clothing line Guest In Residence. The British Fashion Council also named her model of the year in 2016. When she posted a picture of spicy vodka pasta, the Internet renamed the pasta dish Gigi Hadid pasta.
Pro tips and tricks
When you want to make the best Gigi Hadid pasta recipe, you will want to follow these easy tips and tricks:
If you don’t have tomato paste, use chopped tomatoes.Sub in lemon or lime juice for vodka if you like.Adjust the pepper levels to make it spicier or milder.Don’t skip the heavy cream, this makes for a thicker sauce.
Other great pasta recipes
We add recipes to our Instagram story all the time. But If you want more pasta recipe ideas right now, then make sure to check out these excellent choices:
Instant Pot Vegan Pasta - Arrabiatta PastaLemon Garlic PastaSpaghetti Aglio E OlioInstant Pot Spaghetti with Lentils
Let us know what you think
If you make this delicious recipe, let us know how it went! When you make this, be sure to take a pic and tag us on Instagram @dbellyrulesdmind or Facebook @thebellyrulesthemind!
First, cook pasta according to directions on the package, adding 1 teaspoon salt to the water. Once cooked, make sure to reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water for later use in the sauce.
Make the sauce
When you are ready to make the sauce, follow these steps:
First, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat and then add shallots or onions and sauté until they start to change color.Next, add in garlic and sauté for a minute or until it becomes fragrant.Once the garlic is ready, add tomato paste and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.Next, add in vodka and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.Add in the heavy cream along with red chili flakes, salt to taste, and pepper and then stir until smooth.Add the cheese and some reserved pasta water if needed and then cook for a minute.Finally, stir in pasta and butter and garnish with fresh parsley once the garlic has melted.
Serve it with some garlic bread, rolls, or breadsticks.
Pasta Recipe without Vodka
If you prefer, you can use lime or lemon juice to give that acidic flavor that vodka provides. Otherwise, you can keep it a creamy red sauce if you just skip the vodka all together with no substitute. I am a mother of 2 energetic boys, referred to as R2 (15-year-old) and R3 (10-year-old) on the blog. In case you are wondering who is R1, well that is my husband.
