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

A rich, spicy, and creamy pasta made with chili oil, tomato paste, and parmesan—ready quickly without using vodka.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 250 g pasta rigatoni, penne, or spaghetti
  • 2 tbsp chili oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.5 tsp chili flakes optional
  • 0.25 cup pasta water reserved
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley optional garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, reserving pasta water before draining.
  2. Melt butter with chili oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes.
  5. Add cream and mix until smooth.
  6. Season with chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
  7. Add reserved pasta water and stir to emulsify.
  8. Toss cooked pasta into the sauce.
  9. Stir in parmesan until sauce thickens.
  10. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

Adjust chili oil quantity to control spice level.