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Gigi Hadid Pasta Recipe

Gigi Hadid Pasta Recipe

4.8 from 17 reviews

A luxurious and creamy pasta dish inspired by model Gigi Hadid – a flavorful blend of tomato paste, cream, and spices tossed with rigatoni and finished with Parmesan.

Ingredients

Scale

Pasta:

  • 16 ounces rigatoni pasta or penne

Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, finely minced
  • 2/3 cup tomato paste
  • 1 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan, plus more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Pasta water

Optional Garnishes:

  • Finely chopped parsley
  • Red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Boil salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions, reserve 1 cup of pasta water, drain.
  2. Prepare Sauce: In a saucepan, sauté garlic and tomato paste in olive oil until darkened. Add heavy cream, simmer. Season with red pepper flakes, basil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Finish Sauce: Stir in parmesan, butter, and pasta water until creamy.
  4. Combine: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until coated.
  5. Serve: Garnish with additional parmesan, parsley, and red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

  • This dish can be customized with your favorite protein or vegetables.
  • Adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
  • For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.

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Keywords: Gigi Hadid Pasta, Creamy Pasta, Tomato Cream Sauce, Rigatoni Recipe