Spicy Garlic Hot Wing Alfredo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 ounces dry linguine
1/2 tablespoon butter
2 shallots
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup frank's buffalo wing sauce (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbles
1/2 cup reserved pasta water
salt
pepper
parsley

Preparation

Boil pasta according to package instructions.
In a separate pan, cook shallots in butter until translucent.
Add flour slowly and constantly stir to create a roux.
Add heavy cream and stir to incorporate.
Add garlic powder, Italian seasoning, reserved pasta water, and buffalo wing sauce until incorporated.
Add blue cheese crumbles and cook until melted.
Drain pasta and empty into sauce pan, stirring to incorporate. Salt & pepper to taste.
Serve garnished with parsley.
** I made this vegetarian, but chicken and bacon would be perfect additions for a satisfying meal.
** Keep at least another 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water on hand to thin out the sauce if necessary.