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Gigi Hadid Pasta

Gigi Hadid's Easy Pasta: A Crowd-Pleasing Weeknight Meal

This simple pasta recipe is inspired by Gigi Hadid's famous easy pasta dish. It's quick, adaptable, and delicious!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Pasta (any shape)
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 28 ounce can Crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper freshly ground, or to taste
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil chopped (optional, but recommended)
  • 1-2 tablespoons Butter

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using); cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Avoid burning the garlic.
  3. Add crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  4. Add drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat evenly. Add reserved pasta water if sauce is too thick.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese and butter. The heat from the pasta will melt the butter, creating a creamy sauce.
  6. Garnish with fresh basil (if using) and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or zucchini during the last few minutes of cooking the sauce. You can also experiment with different cheeses or herbs to customize the dish to your liking. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.