Gigi Hadid Pasta Recipe
This Gigi Hadid pasta is a creamy vodka tomato pasta made with canned tomatoes, cream, basil, and Parmesan. It’s rich, simple, and ready in 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 200 g pasta
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 100 ml vodka
- 400 g canned tomatoes
- Fresh basil leaves
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 100 ml heavy cream
- 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add 1 tablespoon sea salt, and cook 7 oz (200 g) pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water, then drain.
- Heat 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil in a large pan over medium heat, add the finely chopped onion, season with ½ teaspoon salt, and cook until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in ⅓ cup (100 ml) vodka and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes so the alcohol cooks off.
- Add 14 oz (400 g) canned tomatoes and cook until they begin to break down and the sauce starts to thicken slightly.
- Slice and stir in fresh basil leaves, then season with ¼ teaspoon black pepper and adjust salt if needed.
- Lower the heat, stir in ⅓ cup (100 ml) heavy cream, and let the sauce simmer gently until smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce along with a splash of reserved pasta water, tossing until evenly coated.
- Stir in ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese until melted and fully combined.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and fresh basil on top.
Notes
Save Pasta Water: I always keep a small cup before draining because it helps loosen the sauce and coat the pasta better.
Let the Vodka Cook Off: Give it a couple of minutes to simmer, and I find the sauce tastes smoother without a harsh alcohol note.
Add Cream on Low Heat: I lower the heat before adding the cream so it blends smoothly and stays silky.
Best Served Fresh: This pasta is at its creamiest right after cooking, and I think the sauce coats the pasta best when served hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 2270mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1312IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 1mg
