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    Trader Joe's Cheesy Hot Pepper Pasta

    Published on October 7, 2020 - Updated on January 10, 2023 by Chef Rodney - Leave a Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Cheesy Hot Pepper Pasta from Trader Joe's is fabulous! If you love cheesy pasta with a kick to it, this one is for you!
     
    trader joes cheesy hot pepper pasta

    This Cheesy Hot Pepper Pasta from Trader Joe's is so good I just had to share it with you. I would love to take credit for this one but their recipe is the Bomb.

    trader joes cheesy hot pepper pasta

    Trader Joe's are not shy about sharing their recipes online but they obviously reference ingredients unique to them so you go shop in their stores. Not that they need to try too hard as our local Trader Joe's stores are always packed!

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    This pasta dish recipe requires simple ingredients to make, with the exception of 2 ingredients: the Campanelle Pasta (aka Gigli) and the Hot Pepper Sauce. In theory you can use whatever kind of pasta you want for this recipe but substituting the Pepper Hot Sauce might be a little challenging.

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    Trader Joe's have a hot sauce called Italian Bomba Hot Pepper Sauce which includes fermented chili pepper. You could use any hot pepper sauce or hot chili sauce but I like that their sauce includes pieces of fermented chili peppers.

    trader joes cheesy hot pepper pasta

    A word of caution, the hot pepper sauce used in this recipe is VERY hot. We all know how much I love spicy food but I found 2 tablespoons just a bit much to really enjoy this dish. I suggest starting with 1 tablespoon and slowly working your way up as you taste test between each addition.

    trader joes cheesy hot pepper pasta

    For more delicious recipes with Parmesan Cheese, I suggest the following recipes:

    • Old Fashioned Sloppy Joe Sliders
    • Pepperoni Pizza Sliders
    • Easy Baked Italian Meatballs
    • Traditional Pate Chinois (Shepherd’s Pie)

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Cheesy Hot Pepper Pasta recipe from Trader Joe's (see recipe card for quantities): Campanelle Pasta, Olive Oil, Hot Pepper Sauce, Garlic Powder, Lemon Zest, Lemon Juice and Parmesan Cheese.

    🥣 How to make Trader Joe's Cheesy Hot Pepper Pasta

    In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, stir gently and return to a boil; boil for 4 to 5 minutes until very al dente, stirring frequently. Drain the pasta in a colander, reserving ½ cup of pasta water for the sauce.
    In a large skillet, add the oil, garlic, lemon zest, and hot pepper sauce. Sauté over medium heat until garlic and lemon are fragrant. Add the pasta and the cheese to the skillet and fold gently to coat.
    Gradually add the reserved pasta water to thin sauce to the desired consistency.
    Remove the skillet from the heat and fold in the lemon juice. Optionally garnish with more cheese before serving.

    Trader Joe's Cheesy Hot Pepper Pasta

    Trader Joe's Cheesy Hot Pepper Pasta

    This Cheesy Hot Pepper Pasta from Trader Joe's is fabulous! If you love cheesy pasta with a kick to it, this one is for you!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 334 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 17 oz Campanelle Pasta
    • ¼ Cup Olive Oil
    • 1 tablespoon Hot Pepper Sauce, or to taste
    • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • ½ Lemon Zest
    • ½ Fresh Lemon Juice, (juice reserved)
    • 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
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    Instructions
     

    • In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, stir gently and return to a boil; boil for 4 to 5 minutes until very al dente, stirring frequently. Drain the pasta in a colander, reserving ½ cup of pasta water for the sauce.
    • In a large skillet, add the oil, garlic, lemon zest, and hot pepper sauce. Sauté over medium heat until garlic and lemon are fragrant. Add the pasta and the cheese to the skillet and fold gently to coat.
    • Gradually add the reserved pasta water to thin sauce to the desired consistency.
    • Remove the skillet from the heat and fold in the lemon juice. Optionally garnish with more cheese before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 334kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 12gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 290mgPotassium: 155mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 98IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 161mgIron: 1mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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