Description
Indulge in the viral sensation! This Gigi Hadid Pasta recipe delivers a creamy, dreamy tomato sauce with a hint of vodka and a touch of spice. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s the perfect easy and delicious meal for any night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ shallot, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons vodka (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and shallot; sauté until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in vodka (if using) and cook off for 1 minute. Add heavy cream and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, until slightly thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet; toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil and extra Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Don’t skip the pasta water, it’s key to a creamy sauce.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- Use high-quality ingredients for best results.
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or vegetables for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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