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A stainless steel pan full of Gigi Hadid pasta, a wooden spoon to the side.
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Gigi Hadid Pasta

This is one of those viral recipes that really lives up to the hype – a slightly spicy vodka pasta that is too good to resist! Get the delicious Gigi Hadid pasta that has taken the internet by storm!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Entree, Main Course, Recipes
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 2 people
Author: Julie Blanner

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces Pasta (Medium Shells)
  • ½ teaspoon Minced Garlic (one clove)
  • ¼ Shallot (minced - approximately 2 tablespoons) Can sub with onion instead.
  • ¼ cup Tomato Paste
  • 1 tablespoon Vodka (optional - eliminate if you'd like)
  • ½ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (+ more to make it spicier)
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt (to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper fresh cracked (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon Butter unsalted, softened
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese fresh grated
  • 1 tablespoon Basil for garnish- optional

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salty water to a boil. Prepare your pasta al dente, reserving a cup of pasta water to the side before you drain. Set aside.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil with shallot and garlic. Sauté for 3 minutes, stirring frequently until the shallots are soft and translucent.
  • Add tomato paste, whisking the sauce together for another 3-4 minutes until it's thick and beings to caramelize.
  • Add heavy cream, red pepper flakes and vodka. Stir for 1-2 minutes more, reducing the sauce until the vodka is evaporated. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add drained pasta directly into the sauce. Add the reserved warm pasta water and butter into the pan, stirring until the butter has melted and the sauce coats the pasta.
  • Stir in fresh parmesan cheese, top with basil and serve.

Notes

  • Note: unlike most of my pasta recipes, this one is just two servings. Use the yield button next to the ingredient list in this printable recipe card to easily double or triple the recipe.
  • Remove the pasta from the heat when it is al dente, so it doesn’t get soggy.
  • Fresh grated parmesan important – if you can, grate it fresh!
  • Fresh minced garlic cooks quickly, watch so it doesn’t burn.
  • Always hold back a cup of warm, starchy pasta water. This can help thin your sauces!

Nutrition

Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 628mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1900IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg