Gigi Hadid Pasta
About this recipe
Gigi Hadid Pasta is a creamy, spicy twist on traditional vodka pasta, but without the vodka. This dish became a sensation on TikTok for its simplicity and delicious flavor, making it a perfect choice for a quick dinner.
In this recipe, you'll learn how to create a rich sauce using tomato paste, heavy cream, and a kick of red pepper flakes, all tossed with your favorite pasta. It's comforting, satisfying, and sure to impress.
Ingredient notes
- You can use either rigatoni or penne for this recipe.
- For extra flavor, consider using olive oil from a sun-dried tomato jar.
Tips from Moribyan’s video
- Cook the tomato paste in olive oil for about 4 to 5 minutes until it turns a deep red color to reduce acidity.
- Reserve about a cup of pasta water before draining the pasta to adjust the sauce's consistency later.
- Avoid adding oil to the cooked pasta to ensure the sauce adheres well.
Good to know
- What type of pasta can I use for Gigi Hadid Pasta?
- You can use either rigatoni or penne.
- How long should I cook the pasta?
- Cook the rigatoni in salted water according to package directions, which is about 13 minutes.
- What should I do if my sauce is too thick?
- You can add reserved pasta water to adjust the sauce's consistency.
- What can I use for garnishing?
- You can garnish with finely chopped parsley and additional red pepper flakes.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Moribyan: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Add olive oil to a saucepan.
- 2
Add minced garlic and tomato paste to the saucepan.
- 3
Cook the tomato paste in the olive oil for about 4 to 5 minutes until it turns a deep red color.
- 4
Pour in the heavy cream and whisk until smooth and creamy over medium heat.
- 5
Add red pepper flakes, dried basil, and salt and pepper to taste.
- 6
Add freshly grated parmesan and unsalted butter, mixing until smooth and creamy.
- 7
Cook rigatoni in salted water according to package directions (about 13 minutes).
- 8
Reserve about a cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
- 9
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- 10
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and additional red pepper flakes before serving.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity for 'pasta water' is inferred as it is not specified in the original signals.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Moribyan’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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