Hearty Italian sausages sauteed with garlic and red pepper flakes are simmered with tomatoes and cooked with vodka and cream to make a rich, spicy sauce. Toss with penne and fresh parsley to serve.
This popular Southeast Asian street fare is known as mee goreng (fried noodles). Look for the sweet bean sauce and noodles (which are sometimes frozen) at Asian markets; substitute dried linguine for lo mein. You can always use less chile paste to make a milder version.
Spicy beef. Shredded cheese. Hearty beans. Fresh lettuce and tomato and a dollop of sour cream atop a crispy tortilla. Can a recipe this tasty be better-for-you? Oh yes, it can.