Spicy Penne Ziti with Creamy Avocado Sauce
What Started it all:
Penne ziti rigate, dried hatch red chiles, Colby jack cheese, cilantro, avocado, cucumber, pear, apple, white bread, sourdough bread, milk, heavy cream, orange juice, eggs, tortillas, cottage cheese, butter, salt, pepper, deli ham
Get ready to bring some fire to your kitchen with this vibrant dish that combines the richness of cheese and the freshness of fruits and herbs. This recipe serves three and will have you impressing anyone who dares to sit at your table.
Ingredients
- 300g Penne ziti rigate
- 3-4 Dried hatch red chiles (adjust for heat)
- 150g Colby jack cheese, grated
- A handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 1 pear, diced
- 1 apple, diced
- 3 slices of white bread
- 3 slices of sourdough bread
- 100ml Milk
- 100ml Heavy cream
- 100ml Orange juice
- 3 large Eggs
- 3 Tortillas
- 200g Cottage cheese
- 50g Butter
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 150g Deli ham, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil a pot of salted water and cook the penne ziti rigate according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Chiles: In a small pan, toast the dried hatch red chiles over medium heat until fragrant. Remove from heat and chop finely.
- Make the Avocado Sauce: In a blender, combine the avocado, milk, heavy cream, orange juice, half of the cilantro, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Sauté the Ham: In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped deli ham and sauté until crispy.
- Mix It Together: In a large bowl, combine the cooked penne, sautéed ham, toasted chiles, and avocado sauce. Toss well to coat every piece of pasta.
- Prepare the Salad: In another bowl, mix the diced cucumber, pear, and apple. Add the remaining cilantro, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Make the Toast: Toast the white and sourdough bread until golden brown. Cut into triangles for a crunchy side to your meal.
- Plate It Up: Serve the spicy penne ziti in bowls, topped with grated Colby jack cheese, and a side of the fresh salad.
There you have it! A dish that’s not only bursting with flavor but also has a bit of a kick to wake up your taste buds. Make it, enjoy it, and don’t dare to mess it up! Now get to it—your kitchen awaits!