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Creamy Chili Oil Pasta (Gigi Hadid Inspired, Vodka-Free)

A rich, spicy, and creamy chili oil pasta inspired by Gigi Hadid’s viral recipe, made completely vodka-free and ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1-2 tsp red chili flakes
  • 2 tbsp chili oil
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 cup reserved pasta water

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Colander
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve pasta water before draining.
  2. Sauté garlic in olive oil over medium heat until fragrant.
  3. Add tomato paste and cook until slightly darkened.
  4. Stir in chili flakes and chili oil and cook briefly.
  5. Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream until smooth.
  6. Add Parmesan, salt, and pepper and stir until melted.
  7. Toss pasta with sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
  8. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and herbs.

Notes

Adjust chili flakes for desired spice level. Use freshly grated Parmesan for best texture.