Description
A stunningly creamy and bold-flavored pasta dish that’s quick and easy to prepare, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz rigatoni or penne
- Salt for boiling water
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2/3 cup tomato paste
- 1 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (plus extra if desired)
- 2 tsp dried basil
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (add more if preferred)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Additional chopped parsley
- Extra red pepper flakes
- More grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni or penne in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water and then drain the pasta.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2-3 minutes until it darkens slightly.
- Lower the heat and slowly mix in the heavy cream. Stir until well combined.
- Season with red pepper flakes, dried basil, and black pepper to taste.
- Incorporate the drained pasta into the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.
- Finish with unsalted butter, grated Parmesan, and chopped parsley. Stir until melted and serve hot.
Notes
For added flavor, sauté the garlic until just golden rather than browned to avoid bitterness. Consider adding cooked diced chicken or sautéed shrimp for an extra protein punch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Gigi Hadid Pasta, creamy pasta, quick dinner, Italian recipe, comfort food