gigi x gg spicy pasta ❤️‍🔥

this one comes to you from the kitchen of me and gigi hadid. remixed the way i love to make it <3

INGREDIENTS

16 oz rigatoni or penne pasta

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

6 tbsp unsalted butter

1 tbsp fresh garlic, finely minced

2/3 cup tomato paste

1 1/3 cups heavy cream

1 tbsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)

1/4 cup calabrian chili peppers, i use italian bomba hot pepper sauce from trader joe’s (adjust to taste)

salt and pepper, to taste

1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan (more to taste)

pasta water (reserve at least 1 cup)

fresh basil

Optional: Chopped parsley and extra red pepper flakes for garnish

METHOD

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1-2 cups of pasta water before draining.

In a saucepan, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add tomato paste and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it darkens to a rich reddish-brown.

Stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add red pepper flakes, Italian Bomba hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.

Mix in the grated Parmesan and 1/2 cup pasta water. Stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Add more pasta water if needed to reach your desired consistency.

Stir in fresh chopped basil just before tossing the pasta with the sauce. This will keep the basil's bright flavor and color intact.

Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce, making sure it's evenly coated.

Top with additional Parmesan, chopped parsley, and extra red pepper flakes for a bit more heat.

Enjoy!