Simply Spicy Spaghetti

Submitted by Jason Kessel

Serves: 6-10

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef1 ½ tsp Sao Noi™ Original chili oil
1 lb ground hot sausage (Andouille or chorizo)2 cans roasted tomatoes, chopped
1 yellow onion1 pack pasta
2 cloves garlic, chopped1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 green bell pepper, diced½ tsp black pepper
2 cans tomato sauceItalian basil, chopped (for garnish)
1 can tomato pastefresh parmesan, grated (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Cook pasta according to instructions on package.
  2. Thoroughly cook beef and sausage. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
  3. In a separate pan, add tomato sauce, tomato sauce, and roasted tomatoes and stir until even. Add Italian seasoning and black pepper.
  4. Add chili oil to the beef and sausage and combine with sauce.
  5. Plate the pasta and top with a hearty scoop of sauce. Garnish with parmesan and basil.

Lemongrass Beef with Bell Pepper

Submitted by Minh Vu

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

1 lb beef, thinly sliced½ tsp salt
3 tbsp lemongrass, finely chopped 2 tbsp soy sauce
2 bell peppers (red and/or yellow), diced¼ tsp black pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped1 tbsp Sao Noi™ Original chili oil
2 tbsp peanut oil

Instructions:

  1. In a skillet, heat peanut oil on high for one minute. Add garlic, lemongrass and chili oil (with chunks) and fry until golden brown.
  2. Add beef, salt, and soy sauce and stir for 3-5 minutes. Toss in bell peppers and stir for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Remove skillet from stove top and plate the contents, topping off with black pepper.