Spicy Hot Pepper Pasta
A delicious pasta dish that uses expired hot pepper sauce to add a spicy kick. The sauce is safe to consume as it is within 365 days of the expiry date.
10
Prep Time (min)
20
Cook Time (min)
30
Total Time (min)
4
Servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp expired hot pepper sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Difficulty:Easy
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction
Instructions
1
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2
In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3
Add the minced garlic and diced onion to the pan. Sauté until fragrant and the onion is translucent.
4
Add the sliced bell peppers and mushrooms to the pan. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
5
Pour in the tomato sauce and expired hot pepper sauce. Stir well to combine.
6
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7
Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss until fully coated in the sauce.
8
Serve the pasta hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.