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Gigi Hadid Pasta Recipe

Tressa Jamil
Try the Gigi Hadid Pasta Recipe or pasta alla vodka! It requires simple ingredients and comes together in 30 minutes for a perfect weeknight meal.
5 from 10 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 775 kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
  
  • 1 package pasta shells, 16-ounces
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 1 shallot, finely minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅔ cup tomato paste
  • 1⅓ cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoon basil, dried
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, coarse ground
  • ½ cup fresh parmesan, grated
  • 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
  • 2 tablespoons vodka, OPTIONAL
  • ½ cup basil, finely chopped
Instructions
 
  • Cook the rigatoni in a saucepan according to the package and reserve one cup of pasta water. Set the noodles aside.
  • While the pasta is cooking, warm olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until they soften and become translucent, for about 5 minutes. Then, stir in the fresh garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Then, add the tomato paste and let it simmer for 4-5 minutes until the color changes.
  • Add heavy cream and season with red pepper flakes, basil, salt, and pepper.
  • Stir in the parmesan and butter until it melts (add vodka during this step, if using).
  • Then, add the reserved pasta water and rigatoni noodles. Stir to combine. Garnish with fresh basil, and enjoy!
Notes
Expert Tips: 
  • Cook the pasta until it's al denté. Overcooking causes it to become mushy, and no one wants that.
  • Reserve one cup of pasta water before draining it to add to the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add more pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
  • Bloom the tomato paste by cooking it in the pan with oil until it becomes fragrant and draws out the flavor.
  • If the pasta sauce is too thick after adding the pasta and cheese, add 1-2 tablespoons of water or olive oil to loosen it up.
Nutrition Disclosure:
  • The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 775 kcal | Carbohydrates: 37 g | Protein: 52 g | Fat: 48 g | Saturated Fat: 17 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19 g | Cholesterol: 70 mg | Sodium: 1129 mg | Fiber: 7 g | Sugar: 11 g | Vitamin A: 47 IU | Vitamin C: 34 mg | Calcium: 18 mg | Iron: 69 mg
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