Ghost Pepper Penne Recipe
Italian sausage, bell peppers & ghost pepper cheddar in a spicy pink sauce
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil the Penne
In a large pot of salted boiling water, add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Making the Sauce
- 2
Sauté the sausage
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate tomatoes and cream
Stir in the crushed tomatoes and heavy cream. Let the sauce simmer for 5-10 minutes to thicken slightly.
- 5
Add cheese and season
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the ghost pepper cheddar cheese until melted and combined. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
Combining Ingredients
- 6
Combine pasta and sauce
Add the cooked penne pasta to the sauce in the skillet. Mix well to ensure the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
Serving
- 7
Garnish and serve
Serve the Ghost Pepper Penne hot, garnished with fresh chopped basil and extra ghost pepper cheddar cheese on top.