🔥 Fiery Cast Iron Chili Pepper Pasta with Mad Dog 357 Gold 🔥
This spicy pasta is cooked in a cast iron pan for that perfect smoky sear, featuring fresh chili peppers and the blazing heat of Mad Dog 357 Gold Hot Sauce! 🌶️🔥💛 A simple yet intensely bold dish for heat lovers!
🛒 Ingredients:
- 8 oz pasta (Ziti) 🍝
- 2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
- 3 cloves garlic (minced) 🧄
- 2 fresh red chili peppers (thinly sliced) 🌶️🌶️
- 1 tbsp butter 🧈
- 1 tbsp Mad Dog 357 Gold Hot Sauce 🔥💛 (Adjust based on spice tolerance!)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 🌟
- 1/2 tsp salt 🧂
- 1/4 tsp black pepper ⚫
- 1/4 cup pasta water (reserved) 💦
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 🍋
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
- Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish) 🌿
🔥 Instructions:
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta:
- Boil salted water, cook pasta until al dente, and reserve 1/4 cup pasta water before draining. 🍝💦
2️⃣ Sauté the Garlic & Chili Peppers:
- Heat a cast iron pan over medium heat and add olive oil. 🫒🔥
- Add garlic and sliced chili peppers, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. 🌶️🧄
3️⃣ Add the Heat:
- Stir in butter, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and Mad Dog 357 Gold Hot Sauce. 🌶️🔥💛
- Sauté for 30 seconds, then add the reserved pasta water to create a spicy sauce.
4️⃣ Toss the Pasta:
- Add the drained pasta to the pan and toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until well coated. 🍝🔥
5️⃣ Finish & Serve:
- Remove from heat and squeeze in fresh lemon juice. 🍋✨
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh basil or parsley. 🧀🌿
6️⃣ Enjoy the Heat! 🔥🍝
- Serve immediately with extra cheese or a side of garlic bread. 🥖🧄
🔥 Warning: Mad Dog 357 Gold Hot Sauce is EXTREMELY hot! Use with caution and adjust to your spice tolerance. 💀🔥
Would you like a drink pairing to cool things down? 😃🍹