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Gigi Hadid Inspired Creamy Tomato Pasta (No Vodka)
This recipe is a comforting and rich creamy tomato pasta, inspired by the viral Gigi Hadid pasta but made without vodka. It features a luscious sauce made from sautéed aromatics, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and a generous splash of heavy cream, tossed with al dente pasta. It's quick to prepare, perfect for a weeknight meal, and delivers a satisfying depth of flavor with a hint of spice from red pepper flakes.
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#weeknight meal
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Boiling Pasta
Recipe Information
15m
Prep Time
25m
Cook Time
40m
Total Time
3
Servings
Medium
Italian-American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
650
Calories
22g
Protein
70g
Carbs
33g
Fat
Sautéing Aromatics with Tomato Paste
Ingredients
Servings: 3
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Creamy Tomato Sauce Simmering
Instructions
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- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water.10mPreview10mPreviewBring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large pan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the minced shallot and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.4m
Preview4mPreviewWhile the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large pan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the minced shallot and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic. - Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it darkens slightly and becomes fragrant. This helps to deepen its flavor.3mPreview3mPreviewStir in the tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it darkens slightly and becomes fragrant. This helps to deepen its flavor.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes, season with salt and black pepper, and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the flavors to meld.7m
Preview7mPreviewPour in the crushed tomatoes, season with salt and black pepper, and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the flavors to meld. - Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream until fully combined and the sauce turns a beautiful pale orange color.2mPreview2mPreviewReduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream until fully combined and the sauce turns a beautiful pale orange color.
- Add the cooked, drained pasta directly to the sauce. Add about 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water along with the grated Parmesan cheese. Toss vigorously until the pasta is well coated and the sauce emulsifies and clings to the pasta. Add more pasta water if the sauce is too thick, a tablespoon at a time.3m
Preview3mPreviewAdd the cooked, drained pasta directly to the sauce. Add about 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water along with the grated Parmesan cheese. Toss vigorously until the pasta is well coated and the sauce emulsifies and clings to the pasta. Add more pasta water if the sauce is too thick, a tablespoon at a time. - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped basil and additional grated Parmesan cheese.1m
Preview1mPreviewTaste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped basil and additional grated Parmesan cheese.
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