Gigi Hadid Pasta Dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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4 ounces penne pasta, uncooked
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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4-5 garlic cloves, minced
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¼ cup tomato paste
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1 teaspoon red chili flakes
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½ teaspoon sugar
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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Ground black pepper, to taste
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Salt, to taste
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½ cup heavy cream
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¼ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
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2-3 basil leaves, freshly chopped
# Instructions:
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Add pasta to a large pot of salted boiling water. Cook according to the package instructions, ensuring the pasta is al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water for later use and drain the pasta.
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Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until aromatic. Stir in the red chili flakes for a few seconds, then add the tomato paste and cook for about 2 minutes. Optionally, add 1 tablespoon of vodka and stir for another minute. Add the reserved pasta water, bring to a boil, then stir in salt, sugar, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix in the heavy cream and let the sauce simmer.
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Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and mix thoroughly. Stir in the freshly grated parmesan cheese and chopped basil leaves, then remove from the flame.
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Serve the pasta dish with extra parmesan cheese, if desired. Enjoy your meal!
# Notes:
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Salt the pasta water generously to enhance its flavor.
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Adjust the chili flakes to control spiciness. Omit for a milder version suitable for children.
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Thin the sauce with additional pasta water or broth if it becomes too thick.