Summary of "I Tried 7 Celebrity Pasta Recipes—Here’s What’s Worth Making (Meghan Markle, Snoop Dogg & More)"
I Tried 7 Celebrity Pasta Recipes—Here’s What’s Worth Making
Meghan Markle, Snoop Dogg & More Presenter: Unnamed host reviewing celebrity pasta recipes
1. Snoop Dogg’s Spaghetti De La Hood
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground sirloin
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- Parsley (quantity not specified)
- 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 beaten egg
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cans whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 bay leaf
- Sugar (quantity not specified)
- Tomato paste (quantity not specified)
- Spaghetti pasta (amount not specified)
Method:
- Mix meat, breadcrumbs, parsley, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and egg by hand.
- Form ping-pong ball-sized meatballs.
- Brown meatballs in a skillet with a little oil for about 8 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Remove meatballs; add olive oil (¼ cup), onion, and garlic to skillet. Sauté 4-5 minutes.
- Add canned whole peeled tomatoes, bay leaf, and sugar; mash tomatoes. Cover and simmer on low for 30 minutes.
- Add tomato paste and browned meatballs; simmer another 30 minutes.
- Cook spaghetti separately. Toss pasta directly into sauce to absorb flavor and serve very saucy.
Chef Notes:
- Meatballs were dry and heavy on breadcrumbs; ground sirloin might be too lean for this ratio.
- Sauce is more marinara-like than a rich Sunday gravy.
- Overall flavor good; sauce rated ~9, meatballs ~4, overall ~7/10.
- Serving pasta tossed in sauce is unusual but creates a very saucy dish.
2. Courtney Kardashian’s “Best Pasta Sauce Ever”
Ingredients:
- Onion (quantity not specified)
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 cans San Marzano crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
- Extra virgin olive oil (a couple tablespoons)
- Brown sugar (quantity not specified)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Gluten-free pasta (type/amount not specified)
Method:
- Heat olive oil in skillet; sauté onion and garlic until onions are translucent (soft but not browned).
- Add crushed tomatoes and their juices; stir occasionally for 3-5 minutes.
- Add brown sugar, salt, and pepper; cook 5 more minutes.
- Turn off heat; stir in fresh basil (reserve some for garnish).
- Cook gluten-free pasta carefully to avoid mushiness; serve sauce over pasta with basil garnish (no cheese).
Chef Notes:
- Simple, fresh, quick weeknight sauce (~15 minutes total).
- No cheese, making it a fresh, light dish.
- Gluten-free pasta worked well despite skepticism.
- Rated 8.5/10 for flavor and ease.
3. Gigi Hadid’s Spicy Vodka Pasta
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 small white onion, diced (some recipes say green onion)
- 1 clove garlic, diced
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- Heavy cream (quantity not specified)
- Vodka (quantity not specified; can substitute water but loses vodka sauce authenticity)
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper
- Butter (quantity not specified)
- Parmesan cheese (quantity not specified)
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
- Baby rigatoni or preferred pasta
Method:
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until softened.
- Add tomato paste and cook briefly.
- Stir in heavy cream and vodka; simmer until alcohol evaporates and sauce changes color.
- Add crushed red pepper for spiciness.
- Finish with butter and Parmesan cheese, stirring in pasta water and cooked pasta to create a rich, saucy texture.
- Season with salt and pepper; garnish with fresh basil.
Chef Notes:
- Sauce is creamy, spicy, and well-balanced.
- Rated a perfect 10/10 for flavor and execution.
- Could substitute water for vodka but loses characteristic flavor.
4. Stanley Tucci’s Two-Cheese Zucchini Spaghetti (Spaghetti Ala Nurano)
Ingredients:
- Small to medium zucchinis (about 2 per person)
- Olive oil (generous amount for frying)
- Parmesan cheese (quantity not specified)
- Fresh basil (quantity not specified)
- Pasta (type/amount not specified)
- Pasta water (reserved)
Method:
- Slice zucchini thinly.
- Heat olive oil hot in skillet; fry zucchini in batches for 3-4 minutes each until golden brown and crispy on edges (avoid steaming).
- Drain zucchini on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Cook pasta and reserve some pasta water.
- Combine pasta and zucchini in skillet; break up zucchini a bit.
- Add pasta water to deglaze and thicken sauce slightly.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and fresh basil until creamy and well combined.
Chef Notes:
- Cooking zucchini in batches is key to avoid sogginess.
- Could prepare zucchini in advance and refrigerate overnight for convenience.
- Rated 9.8/10; described as perfect summer pasta, no cream needed due to pasta water magic.
5. Meghan Markle’s Zucchini Bolognese
Ingredients:
- Olive oil (~1 tbsp)
- Onion (quantity not specified)
- Large quantity of zucchini (enough to cook down significantly)
- 1 chicken bouillon cube (or 1 tsp bouillon powder)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Water (small amount)
- Cooked rigatoni pasta
- Parmesan cheese (for serving)
- Juice of half a lemon
- Crushed red pepper (to taste)
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
Method:
- Sauté onions in olive oil until softened (~7 minutes), adding salt to help soften.
- Add zucchini and cook down on low heat, covered, for up to 4 hours (host did ~2 hours).
- Add chicken bouillon cube, water, and pepper during cooking.
- Toss cooked rigatoni with zucchini sauce, lemon juice, Parmesan, crushed red pepper, and basil.
Chef Notes:
- Sauce is more of a zucchini stew than traditional meat bolognese.
- Texture is mushy; flavor is good but presentation is less appealing.
- Name is misleading; not a true bolognese.
- Rated 6.5/10.
6. Chrissy Teigen’s Lemony Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe with Arugula
Ingredients:
- Pancetta (quantity not specified)
- Olive oil (small amount)
- 4 large garlic cloves
- Crushed red pepper (quantity not specified)
- Juice of fresh lemons (quantity not specified)
- Pasta (type/amount not specified)
- Pasta water (reserved)
- Parmesan cheese (about 1½ cups)
- Fresh arugula
- Lemon zest (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method:
- Render pancetta in olive oil until crispy.
- Add garlic and crushed red pepper; cook ~1 minute until fragrant.
- Add fresh lemon juice.
- Drain pasta directly into skillet with pancetta mixture.
- Add reserved pasta water and Parmesan cheese; toss to combine for creamy sauce.
- Stir in arugula; cook ~1 minute.
- Garnish with lemon zest.
Chef Notes:
- Quick, bright, and flavorful (~30 minutes total).
- Cheese clumps slightly, possibly due to lemon juice acidity.
- Rated 9.2/10; described as perfect summer pasta with a nice balance of saltiness and tang.
7. Robert Pattinson’s Penne Piccolino Cushino
Ingredients:
- Pasta (cooked in microwave)
- Crushed cornflakes (layered in foil)
- Slices of cheese (4 slices used)
- Sugar (layered alternately with cheese)
- Red sauce (type unspecified)
- Burger bun (top half, hollowed out)
- Aluminum foil
Method:
- Microwave pasta covered in water for 8 minutes.
- Create aluminum foil bowl; layer crushed cornflakes, sugar, cheese, sauce, pasta, and more sugar.
- Top with hollowed burger bun.
- Wrap tightly in foil and bake in oven (~15-25 minutes).
- Serve handheld.
Chef Notes:
- Execution and flavor described as poor; confusing sweet and savory elements.
- Pasta cooked well in microwave, but overall dish rated 1/10.
- Intended as a “handheld pasta” but considered a culinary failure.
Overall Impressions and Rankings
- Best: Gigi Hadid’s Spicy Vodka Pasta (10/10)
- Close seconds: Stanley Tucci’s Zucchini Spaghetti (9.8/10), Chrissy Teigen’s Lemony Cacio e Pepe (9.2/10)
- Good: Courtney Kardashian’s Tomato Basil Sauce (8.5/10), Snoop Dogg’s Meatball Pasta (7/10)
- Average/Below: Meghan Markle’s Zucchini Bolognese (6.5/10)
- Worst: Robert Pattinson’s Penne Piccolino Cushino (1/10)
Equipment & Preparation Notes
- Use skillet for sautéing onions, garlic, and sauces.
- Meatballs browned in skillet before simmering in sauce.
- Pasta water reserved for sauces to add silkiness and help bind cheese.
- Zucchini sliced thin and fried in batches for best texture.
- Lemon juice freshly squeezed for best flavor.
- Microwave can be used to cook pasta quickly but not ideal for all dishes.
- Aluminum foil used for Robert Pattinson’s dish as mold.
Chef Tips & Common Mistakes
- Avoid overusing breadcrumbs in meatballs to prevent dryness.
- Cook onions until translucent and soft early for better sauce flavor.
- Don’t overcook gluten-free pasta to prevent mushiness.
- Fry zucchini in batches to avoid steaming and sogginess.
- Add fresh herbs at the end to preserve color and freshness.
- Use pasta water to create creamy sauces without cream.
- Lemon juice acidity can cause cheese clumping; careful mixing needed.
Summary
This video tests seven celebrity pasta recipes, finding that most are solid with a few standouts like Gigi Hadid’s vodka pasta and Stanley Tucci’s zucchini spaghetti. The host provides detailed ingredient lists, cooking techniques, timing, and critiques based on taste and authenticity. The final verdict favors recipes that balance traditional Italian techniques with fresh ingredients and proper cooking methods.
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