Description
This Gigi Hadid Spicy “Vodka” Pasta recipe is a creamy and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. With a rich tomato-based sauce and a kick of red pepper flakes, this pasta is sure to impress your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces rigatoni pasta or penne
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, finely minced
- 2/3 cup tomato paste
- 1 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan, plus more to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Pasta water, as needed
- Optional garnishes: finely chopped parsley and red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a saucepan, sauté garlic in olive oil, then add tomato paste and cook until darkened. Add heavy cream, red pepper flakes, basil, salt, pepper, parmesan, butter, and pasta water. Simmer until creamy.
- Combine: Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until evenly coated. Serve with additional parmesan, parsley, and chili flakes if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
