If you haven’t heard the hype about this famous pasta, you are in for a real treat. This is the Gigi Hadid pasta—that viral sensation that took the internet by storm for being incredibly easy to make, yet feeling like something you’d order at a fancy Italian bistro. It’s creamy, it’s got a little kick, and it is honestly my go-to when I want a comforting bowl of deliciousness.
What You’ll Need
60ml olive oil
1 small red onion, finely chopped (about 100g)
1 clove garlic, minced
60g tomato purée
120ml double cream
1 tbsp vodka (see my note below!)
1 tsp red chilli flakes (this gives it that signature warmth)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
240g shell pasta (uncooked)
15g butter
25g Parmesan cheese, grated
A quick note on the vodka: Don’t panic if you don’t drink! You can easily leave it out. If you want that little bit of extra depth, just swap it for 1 tablespoon of vegetable or chicken stock with 1 teaspoon of rice wine vinegar or lemon juice. It works a treat.
How to Make It
This comes together so quickly, so get your ingredients ready!
1. Sauté the aromatics: Grab a large frying pan, throw in your oil, garlic, and onion, and cook it all until the onion is nice and soft.
2. The base: Stir in that tomato purée. You want to cook it until it starts to deepen in colour—this really boosts the flavour.
3. Creamy goodness: Pour in the double cream and the vodka. Let it bubble away for about a minute so the alcohol can evaporate. Season it up with your chilli flakes, salt, and pepper, then take it off the heat.
4. Pasta time: Get your shells boiling according to the packet instructions. Don’t forget: before you drain the pasta, scoop out 60ml (that’s ¼ cup) of the starchy water. That is the secret to a silky sauce!
5. Bring it all together: Pop the butter into your sauce and stir until it’s melted. Throw in the cooked pasta and that reserved water, stirring until everything is beautifully glossy.
6. The finishing touch: Add the Parmesan, toss it all through, and serve it up.
Why You’ll Love It
There’s just something about the way the sweet red onion, rich cream, and salty Parmesan come together. It’s the perfect, indulgent meal for when you’ve had a long day and need something reliable and tasty.
Give it a go this week and let me know in the comments if this is going to become a regular in your rotation
Are you planning on adding this one to your dinner menu this week?
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