Spicy Garlic Bucatini with Homer Hot Sauce

 

Turn up the heat with this Spicy Garlic Bucatini featuring Homer Hot Sauce, a bold, flavorful twist on a classic pasta dish. Bucatini noodles are tossed in a zesty blend of garlic, shallots, lemon, and butter, then kicked up a notch with a generous splash of Homer Hot Sauce. Finished with Parmesan and fresh parsley, it’s the perfect balance of spicy, tangy, and savory. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is your new go-to for a fiery pasta night.

Ingredients:

• 12 oz bucatini pasta
  
  

• 2 tbsp olive oil
  
  

• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  
  

• 1 small shallot, minced
  
  

• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
  
  

• 1/4 cup Homer Hot Sauce (adjust to your spice tolerance)
  
  

• 1/4 cup pasta water
  
  

• 2 tbsp butter
  
  

• Zest of 1 lemon
  
  

• 2 tbsp lemon juice
  
  

• Salt and black pepper, to taste
  
  

• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  
  

• Chopped parsley (for garnish)
  
  

 

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Instructions:

1. Cook the bucatini:
    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bucatini until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
   

2. Sauté aromatics:
    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and shallot, sautéing until fragrant and golden (about 2 minutes). Add red pepper flakes if using.
   

3. Add the heat:
    Stir in the Homer Hot Sauce and cook for 1 more minute, letting it sizzle and deepen in flavor.
   

4. Create the sauce:
    Reduce heat to low. Add pasta water, butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Whisk until butter is melted and sauce becomes smooth.
   

5. Toss it all together:
    Add the cooked bucatini to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly in the spicy sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
   

6. Serve:
   Plate the pasta, then top with freshly grated Parmesan and a sprinkle of parsley.