Gigi Hadid’s Spicy Vodka-Free Pasta (Creamy, Easy & So Good)
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 16 oz bag rigatoni or penne pasta
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp fresh garlic, finely minced
- 2/3 cup tomato paste
- 1 1/3 cups heavy cream
- 2 tsp red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 2 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan (more to taste)
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water (or more if needed)
- Optional additions: ½ lb cooked crumbled Italian sausage or grilled chicken
- Optional garnishes: chopped parsley, extra parmesan, and red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions. Before draining, reserve at least 1 cup of the pasta water.
- In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and tomato paste and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring often, until the tomato paste turns from bright red to a deeper reddish-brown.
- Stir in heavy cream and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce is smooth.
- Add red pepper flakes, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Add the grated parmesan, butter, and ½ cup of pasta water. Stir until the sauce is creamy and glossy.
- If adding sausage or chicken, stir it in at this point.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and mix until evenly coated.
- Serve hot, topped with more parmesan, a sprinkle of parsley, and extra chili flakes if you like it spicy.