Celebrate Gigi Hadid’s 30th birthday by making her easy and delicious viral pasta at home!
Gigi Hadid, one of the world’s highest-paid models, began her journey in the fashion industry as a child model for Baby Guess. Over the years, she has graced the covers of international editions of Vogue more than 50 times. In 2016, she was honored as the International Model of the Year by the British Fashion Council. As she celebrates her 30th birthday today, let’s mark the occasion by trying out her viral pasta recipe!
The Gigi Hadid Pasta might be trending now, but its roots trace back to Italy, where it’s traditionally known as Spicy Vodka Pasta. This dish is perfect for those hectic evenings when you need to whip up something quick, comforting, and crowd-pleasing after a long day.
To make Gigi Hadid’s famous pasta, start by boiling some rigatoni while you prepare a spicy vodka-style sauce—minus the vodka! This dish is ultra-creamy, rich, and perfect for any occasion. It’s surprisingly simple to whip up, yet always makes a big impression. Plus, you’ll have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes!
For this dish, you’ll need the following ingredients:
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To prepare the pasta, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve at least 1 cup of pasta water before draining. Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, add the olive oil, followed by the garlic and tomato paste. Cook for about 4 to 5 minutes until the tomato paste darkens from bright red to a reddish-brown shade—this helps reduce its acidity.
Next, stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes, dried basil, salt, and pepper, and mix well. Then, add the grated parmesan, butter, and about ½ cup of the reserved pasta water. Stir everything together until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy. You can adjust the consistency with more pasta water if needed.
Finally, toss in the cooked pasta and stir until it's fully coated with the sauce. If desired, finish it off with extra parmesan, chopped parsley, and chili flakes. And there you have it—Gigi Hadid's viral pasta, ready to serve and sure to satisfy!
