Hadid Signature Pasta (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta and Sauce

01 - 400 g penne pasta
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
04 - 1/2 cup tomato paste
05 - 1 cup heavy cream
06 - 1 tsp red pepper flakes
07 - 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
08 - Handful of chopped fresh basil
09 - Salt and black pepper to your liking

# How to Make It:

01 - Fill a big pot with water, add salt, and bring to a boil. Toss in penne and cook until tender but still firm, about 10-12 minutes. Keep 1 cup of the cooking water before draining.
02 - Put olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat. Toss in chopped garlic and cook until it smells good, usually 1-2 minutes.
03 - Drop tomato paste into the pan. Keep stirring while cooking for 2-3 minutes to bring out more flavor.
04 - Add heavy cream to the pan and mix well. Let it bubble softly and throw in red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
05 - Drop the cooked penne into your sauce and mix until pasta is covered. If sauce seems thick, splash in some saved pasta water bit by bit.
06 - Mix in grated parmesan cheese and stir until it melts completely into your sauce.
07 - Dish up the hot pasta and top with extra parmesan and fresh basil leaves.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Go for fresh stuff whenever you can for better taste.
02 - Don't overcook your pasta or it'll get mushy.
03 - Make it as spicy as you want.
04 - Try swapping in different cheeses if you feel like it.
05 - Throw in some cooked veggies for more color and nutrition.
06 - Save some pasta water to thin out your sauce if needed.
07 - Don't skimp on toppings for the best look and flavor.
08 - Give the dish a few minutes to cool before eating.