Spicy Garlic Hot Wing Alfredo
This inventive pasta dish captures the signature taste of a famous spicy garlic wing sauce in a creamy alfredo format. Linguine is tossed in a rich, cheesy sauce made with buffalo wing sauce, blue cheese crumbles and aromatic seasonings. It's a quick, satisfying vegetarian option that comes together in under half an hour. The recipe suggests optional additions like chicken or bacon for a heartier version.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces dry linguine
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 2 shallots
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup frank's buffalo wing sauce (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbles
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- salt
- pepper
- parsley
Method
- Cook the linguine in boiling water as directed on its packet.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a pan and cook the chopped shallots until they turn soft and see-through.
- Gradually sprinkle in the flour, stirring continuously to form a smooth roux.
- Pour in the heavy cream, mixing well until it is fully combined.
- Stir in the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, reserved pasta water and buffalo wing sauce until the mixture is uniform.
- Add the blue cheese crumbles and continue cooking until the cheese has melted into the sauce.
- Drain the cooked pasta and transfer it to the pan with the sauce, tossing to coat thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Plate the pasta, finishing with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for garnish.
- This version is vegetarian, though adding chicken or bacon would make a more substantial dish.
- Have an extra 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water available to adjust the sauce consistency if needed.
Nutrition (per serving)
Sodium145700 mg
Recipe details
Category< 30 Mins
Authorbennybeneficial