Sometimes I forget that not all humans have the taste buds of 1,000 flaming suns like I do.
I don’t think about others when I’m cooking. I’m an only child, like, it’s not my fault. Call me inconsiderate, I don’t care.
I slaved away last night making this delicious, homemade sauce. Garrett takes a couple of bites & raves about how tasty it is. THEN. He leans back in his chair, wipes his forehead, & says, “Woah, it’s hot. I need to take a break.”
A break?! From my dinner?!?!?! I love him to death, but I swear I wanted to throw noodles directly at his face.
Marriage is compromise yada yada, but I’m not wavering on my meals. So if your tongue is a man, like mine, please enjoy my spectacular sauce.
Time: 40 minutes (prep + cooking) | Serves: 2-3
Ingredients:
- 1 package of pasta
- 2 red peppers
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 1/3 cup of parmesan cheese + more for serving
- 1 tbsp. of olive oil
- 1 tbsp. of crushed red pepper
- 1 tbsp. of honey
- 1/4 cup of vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp. of basil, chopped + more for serving
- S+P, to taste
How to:
- Preheat oven to 400
- Cook pasta according to package directions, drain + set aside
- Place peppers directly on oven rack, turning every 5-6 minutes for 20-25 minutes
- Remove from the oven + wipe away black skin with a paper towel
- In a food processor, combine red peppers + onion + garlic + 2 tbsp. of cheese + S+P
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
- Add red pepper mix + crushed red pepper to the skillet + bring to a simmer
- Add broth + honey + another tbsp. of cheese + basil + S+P, bring back to a simmer
- Add pasta to skillet + remaining cheese, toss
- Serve hot with more cheese + basil + have a glass of water handy because this ish is WARM
I will make this! My best meals are when I cook for myself! I admit that I alter my recipes if I am having company from time to time, but they are always better when I am my own Tongue!
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Glad someone out there feels my pain! Thanks for reading & hope you try this! 🙂
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I am also heavy handed with the red pepper flakes and hot sauce, so I totally understand your struggle. This looks delicious!
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My bff will usually ask me to tone it down on the crushed reds when she comes over for dinner. I usually just question our friendship, instead. This is going to need to happen, soon.
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Right?! Something is seriously wrong with these fools in our lives. Hope you try it!
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I love spice like this, but yes, I do alter a sauce for others or they’d be sobbing in a fetal position otherwise! I’m too accommodating I guess 😉
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Ugh you are FAR too accommodating! I can learn from you!
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It’s probably the years in the restaurant industry. I’m used to making 20 different things for dinner anyways so what’s the difference doing a small pan of fiery sauce on the side for me. It does make more work though so I’d say stick to your way, it’s easier 😉
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Hahahahah!
“A break!? From my dinner!!!?!”
Hilarious!!
Because I’m the same damn way, like “what did you just say?”
Your kitchen rules are basically ‘eat this the way it is or die because you didn’t’ lol
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Precisely. Don’t insult me with your “breaks” or suggestions. You get me.
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Seriously, the hell is that about..
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Yum! It might only be 9 in the morning but I want me some pasta..
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Do it! You’re worth it. Thanks for reading!
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Great shot, this pasta looks delicioud and easy 😊😊😊
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It is! I hope you give it a try!
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Definitely I will 😊😊😊
Best wishes
Alice
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Hey! Thanks for liking my oatmeal chocolate chip cookie post! This sounds really good! My husband isn’t a huge fan of spice either but I don’t think 1Tbs of red pepper flakes will bother him too much…I think he got used to a little spice when I went through a jalapeno phase… lol
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Ahh you’re a lucky woman! Hope you all give it a try! 🙂
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Wow, I see what you mean about this being hot! I didn’t use quite as much red pepper as your recipe called for and it STILL made my nose run!
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Playing a little catch up on reading your fabulous posts. This and the ravioli are awesome!
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You’re so good to me!
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