Description
Indulge in the creamy Gigi Hadid pasta, a quick and delicious dish that transforms your meal into a culinary delight in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Sauté garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Add cream: Pour in the heavy cream, stirring gently while simmering for about 3-4 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
- Combine: Add the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Toss until well coated, adjusting with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Serve: Plate the pasta warm, garnishing with fresh basil leaves and additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For added nutrition, consider incorporating spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Swap out regular pasta for whole wheat or gluten-free options to cater to dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling / Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 85mg