Easy and delicious Spicy Vodka Pasta Recipe (Gigi Hasdid Copycat)
This spicy vodka pasta is my version of the TikTok Gigi Hadid Vodka Pasta that went viral online. This creamy, delicious pasta sauce is tangy, velvety and smooth. It’s just what you need to satisfy your pasta craving!
Make the spicy pasta sauce.
You will need the following ingredients to make this delicious and creamy Spicy Vodka pasta:
- Butter. This recipe calls for unsalted butter. If you use salt, make sure to adjust the seasoning.
- One small red onion. You can also use white, yellow, or shallot onion.
- Six cloves of garlic These can be minced or sliced ultra-thin.
- Tomato paste. You can either use the canned or tubed stuff. Have you got leftover canned? You can freeze it in ice cube trays and store it in a bag.
- Some vodka. It’s important to remember that a bit of vodka goes a very long way. If you do not have vodka or don’t wish to use it, you can deglaze the pan with water or dry white wine.
- Red Pepper Flakes. The recipe is heavy on the red pepper flakes to increase the heat. Reduce the amount of sauce you add if you want your pasta to be a bit less spicy. You can always add a little more!
- Heavy cream. This gives the sauce a luxurious, creamy, and rich texture. Don’t skimp!
- Reserved Pasta Water to the thin sauce and give it body.
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese. It will be added at the end of the cooking process. A little extra on the top is also acceptable.
- Fresh basil leaves for serving. It is optional but recommended for the spicy, rich sauce’s more vibrant and fresh taste.
Making the sauce
Spicy Vodka pasta is made with simple ingredients, but the sauce is anything but ordinary! You’ll cook the onion and garlic before adding the tomato puree. To develop a deeper color and a richer taste:
- Cook the tomato paste for about 5 minutes.
- Add the cream, vodka, and red pepper flakes.
- Add your favorite pasta, the water you’ve saved, and the Parmesan.
It’s now time to eat.
What type of pasta can I use to make the Spicy Vodka Pasta recipe?
This sauce works well with any pasta shape, and I prefer orecchiette. Shells were also an option in the original Gigi Hadid recipe. Here are my favorite dishes to serve with it!
- Rigatoni
- penne
- papperdelle
- Gemelli
This is my version of the famous Gigi Hadid Vodka pasta recipe!
- Have you heard of Supermodel Gigi’s Vodka Pasta? It was first created in 2020 and quickly became viral on social media. Her pasta is easy to make and tastes as if it came from a restaurant! It’s easy to make and tastes great!
Ingredients
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- Orecchiette or any other pasta shape up to 1/2 lb
- Butter 4 tbsp
- Finely dice one small red onion
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- Six cloves of garlic, minced or thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 1/4 cup vodka
- Red pepper flakes 1 1/2 tsp
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 14 cup pasta water
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus additional for serving
- Fresh basil leaves for serving.
Instructions
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- 1. Al dente pasta is best cooked according to the package instructions. Before cooking pasta, salt the water (it should taste like the ocean).2. Butter in a large saute pan over low heat.3. Add the onions and season with pepper and salt. Cook, frequently stirring, until softened (about 5-7 minutes).4. Stir the garlic and cook for one minute.5. Add the tomato paste to the pan and cook, occasionally stirring, for 5 minutes, or until it darkens in color.6. Add the vodka to the pan and heat until it has evaporated (about 1 minute).7. Add the red pepper flakes and heavy cream. Stir well and cook for 2 minutes until the sauce is slightly thickened.8. Toss the pasta with the reserved pasta water and drained pasta.9. Add Parmesan, turn off the heat, and stir.10. Serve with fresh basil and additional grated Parmesan.
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