gigi hadid pasta
This creamy and spicy pasta recipe shared by Gigi Hadid is simple, flavorful, and perfect for a comforting meal. Made with pantry staples, it's easy to customize to your spice preference and ready in about 30 minutes.
Equipment
- Deep skillet
- Pot
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp red chili flakes adjust to taste
- 1/2 lb pasta (shells or penne preferred)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp butter
- fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a deep skillet. Add chopped shallots and cook until soft and translucent. Toss in minced garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2–3 minutes until it darkens and caramelizes.
- Add heavy cream and red chili flakes. Stir until sauce turns a warm blush color.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain pasta.
- Add pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Pour in reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen the sauce.
- Stir in butter and Parmesan cheese until melted and silky. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately topped with fresh basil and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For best flavor, don’t rush caramelizing the tomato paste. Use pasta water to achieve a silky sauce texture. Adjust chili flakes to your preferred spice level.