Gigi Hadid Inspired Pasta
A creamy, spicy tomato pasta inspired by Gigi Hadid's viral recipe - rich and comforting with a perfect kick of heat.
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
protein pasta (dry)
350 g
butter (room temperature)
1 tbsp
onion (chopped)
0.5 piece
garlic (minced)
3 clove
tomato paste (concentrated)
3 tbsp
light heavy cream (liquid)
240 ml
paprika (ground)
1 tsp
red chili flakes (dried)
0.5 tsp
black pepper (ground)
0.5 tsp
mozzarella (shredded)
30 g
parmesan (grated)
20 g
Instructions
Cook the pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/3 cup pasta water before draining.
Prepare aromatics
While pasta cooks, chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
Sauté aromatics
Heat butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
Build the sauce
Add tomato paste to the pan and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the cream, add paprika, red chili flakes, and black pepper. Stir to combine and simmer gently.
Combine pasta and sauce
Add the drained pasta to the sauce along with 1/3 cup reserved pasta water. Toss to coat evenly, then add mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Stir until cheese melts and sauce thickens.
Serve
Serve immediately while hot, garnished with additional parmesan if desired.
Original recipe
Storage
Best enjoyed fresh. Sauce may separate when reheated.
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