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Gigi Hadid pasta in saucepan and in small white bowl. Next to a gold fork and grey and white kitchen towel.
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Gigi Hadid Pasta (No Vodka)

Gigi Hadid famous pasta recipe without vodka. It's so easy to make with a spicy creamy tomato flavor. You'll see why it went viral
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 2

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Large Saucepan
  • Cooking Spoon
  • Strainer or Sieve
  • Cutting Board and Knife
  • Measuring Tools

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Orecchiette Pasta (About ½ a box)
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoon Finely Chopped Red Onion (or Shallot)
  • 2 cloves Finely Chopped Garlic
  • ¼ cup Tomato Paste (with Basil Preferred)
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream
  • ¼ - ½ cup Reserved Pasta Water (or More If Needed)
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • ¼ cup Finely Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 tps Dry Basil (optional)
  • Water for Boiling, Salt and Black Pepper

Instructions

Cook Pasta

  • In a large saucepan bring water to boil to cook the orecchiette pasta. Cook pasta using the package directions till al dente or the consistency you prefer. Reserve about ¼ - ½ cup of the pasta water for the spicy sauce.

Make Spicy Pasta Sauce

  • In a skillet on medium heat add olive oil, red onion, and garlic. Cook until soft about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add tomato paste. Cook until dark and caramelized. About 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 1-2 minutes.
  • Add in heavy cream and ¼ cup of pasta water. Mix well. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until heavy cream is hot, but not boiling. This in the spicy saucy part.

Mix in Pasta

  • Reduce heat to low. And in orecchiette and butter. Mix in extra pasta water if needed.
  • Mix in parmesan cheese, until melted and combined.
  • Garnish with extra grated parmesan and basil. Enjoy