I don’t know you saw this, but Gigi Hadid Pasta exploded on TikTok recently. And with a zesty tomato vodka sauce that is bursting with flavor, it’s easy to see why.
When I saw this recipe, I knew I had to make a lightened up version. This Healthy Gigi Hadid Pasta recipe features whole wheat pasta and a lighter vodka sauce.
By making the pasta sauce at home, and not using oil, you save a lot of fat and calories. A normal vodka pasta sauce can have 20+ grams of fat in one serving. This healthy version of Gigi Hadid Pasta only has 8 grams of fat per serving. So you can hop on the viral TikTok trend and make this pasta without sacrificing your diet goals.
If you follow the current ww plan it rings in at only 8 points per serving, and you reduce your points even further if you follow some of the tricks below.
Three reasons why you need to make this Gigi Hadid Pasta!
Pasta is a family favorite.
Need a large, filling meal that’s easy to make? Pasta dishes are a go-to for many families. Doubling the recipe for a large family doesn’t take any extra steps, so it’s easy to keep on the weekly menu rotation.
It’s affordable.
Even though it’s popular and delicious, it doesn’t have a long list of hard-to-find or expensive ingredients. Pasta itself is already an affordable option. And if you don’t already have vodka, you can skip it! All other ingredients are cheap and easy to find.
It’s easy to make vegan.
Instead of missing out on a creamy vodka sauce due to milk and cream not fitting the vegan diet, you can make this recipe vegan by using an alternative milk. But be careful- not all non-dairy milks are the same. Check out the variation at the bottom to get all the tips.
Ingredients you need to make Gigi Hadid Pasta:
- Cooking spray
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- ½ cup tomato paste
- 1 tbsp vodka
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp red chili flakes
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Fresh basil, chopped
How to make Gigi Hadid Pasta (Step By Step):
- Spray a large pan with cooking spray and saute the shallot & garlic at a low temperature. Cook until soft. Add tomato paste and cook for 5 minutes more. Make sure to stir often so that nothing burns.
2. Combine the milk and cornstarch (stir the cornstarch while gradually adding the milk so there are no clumps) and add to the saucepan.
3. Mix in the vodka, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Keep stirring until combined, and simmer on low until the vodka has cooked off.
4. While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta according to the package instructions. When the pasta is done, save 1 cup of the pasta water before draining.
5. Add cooked pasta to the sauce and add pasta water if it’s too thick. Start by adding ¼ cup at a time, you may not need the whole cup. Let simmer a few minutes until the sauce completely coats the pasta. Add parmesan cheese and stir. Add more salt and pepper to taste.
6. Top with chopped parsley and basil, then sprinkling of parmesan cheese and serve.
Makes 3 servings. Nutrition info per serving: 472 calories, 7 g fat, 83 g carbs, 10 g fiber, 22 g protein.
Variations You’ll Love:
- Omit the vodka: if you’re not a fan of alcohol, you can leave out the vodka. Just add a splash of lemon to the sauce instead. Vodka adds a bit of acidity to the sauce, so the lemon juice will replicate that.
- Make it vegan: use unsweetened oat milk instead of the milk in the pasta sauce. Almond milk is too thin. Oat milk is thicker, so it will replicate heavy cream much better than a nut milk. Coconut milk is thick enough, but it would throw off the taste.
- Increase the protein: Add chopped rotisserie chicken or extra lean ground beef before adding the parmesan cheese in step 5. You’ll increase the amount of protein per serving, and could also get more servings out of it! Adding 1 pound of meat could increase the serving size to 4-5.
- Increase the protein, vegan style: Use Banza chickpea pasta instead of whole wheat pasta. You’ll still get a great fiber content, but you’ll increase the protein content at the same time.
Tips and Tricks for Making Whole Wheat Gigi Hadid Pasta.
- Reheating: we all know leftover pasta is the best. Double the recipe so you have some leftovers for the next 1-2 days. Re-heat this dish in a pan over medium heat. Add a splash of water to loosen up the sauce.
- Make Ahead: If you want to make this dish ahead of time so that you don’t have to cook while your dinner guests are there, you can make it about 1-2 hrs ahead of time. Just add a splash of milk or water while reheating on the stove.
- Make it a baked dish: You can also make this completely through step 5, then put it in a baking dish. Pour over 1 extra cup of reserved pasta water. Sprinkle with light mozzarella cheese, cover with aluminum foil and store it in the fridge overnight or up to 2 days. To serve, take it out of the fridge and let it come to room temp while the oven is pre-heating to 350 degrees. Bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted. The reserved pasta water helps “steam” the dish, so it doesn’t dry out while reheating.
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- 20 Tempting Weight Watcher’s Pasta Recipes
- Turkey Sloppy Joe Pasta Bake
- Chicken Enchilada Pasta Bake
And if you are looking for more viral recipes check out these 5 amazing TikTok desserts.
Gigi Hadid Pasta (Healthier Version)
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 1 shallot , chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 1 tbsp vodka
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp red chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley , chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh basil , chopped
Instructions
- Spray a large pan with cooking spray and saute the shallot & garlic at a low temperature. Cook until soft. Add tomato paste and cook for 5 minutes more. Make sure to stir often so that nothing burns.Â
- Mix in the vodka, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Keep stirring until combined, and simmer on low until the vodka has cooked off.Â
- While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta according to the package instructions. When the pasta is done, save 1 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and add pasta water if it’s too thick. Start by adding ¼ cup at a time, you may not need the whole cup. Let simmer a few minutes until the sauce completely coats the pasta. Add parmesan cheese and stir. Add more salt and pepper to taste.Â
- Top with chopped parsley and basil, then sprinkling of parmesan cheese and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
