SPICY CHEESE LINGUINE

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SPICY CHEESE LINGUINE

Yield 4

Prep time

10 Min

Cook time

20 Min

Total time

30 Min

Ingredients

• 1 lb linguine, cooked al dente according to package
• ¼ cup reserved pasta water

Cheese Sauce:

• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 shallot, diced
• 2 habaneros, stem removed and cut in half
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 Tbsp hot pepper paste
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp thyme
• ½ tsp oregano
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup three pepper gouda, shredded (or any cheese of choice)

Instructions

1. In a large saute pan add about 2 Tbsp of cooking oil and set over medium heat. Add in the bell pepper and shallot and cook till they begin to soften and caramelize, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the habaneros to the pan and cook for another 3-4 minutes, season with salt then add the garlic, hot pepper paste, oregano and thyme and stir to combine. Cook this mixture for another 2-3 minutes to combine all the flavors.
3. Add in the heavy cream and stir to bring the sauce together. Bring just to a simmer then add this mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
4. Return the sauce to the saucepan and add the shredded cheese. Cook over medium low heat till the cheese is melted and the sauce is silky smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Add in the cooked pasta and toss to combine. Thin the sauce out with a little pasta water if necessary. Serve immediately and enjoy

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