SPICY (VODKA) PASTA AND GARLIC BREAD DINNER | SAM THE COOKING GUY

[@samthecookingguy]

For everyone that thinks I forgot the vodka....you know I didn't, right?

[@amazingmrdiaz5836]

Sam, love your content, but please fix the blown out highlights in your background. It will bring the eye back to the subject. That's you baby!

[@TheDreadnaught7]

I love the channel man. I was wondering if you had any recommendations on a decent pot & pan set, something like yours that you know is on a budget spectrum, like 200$ or around there, splitting between my roommates and myself. Weve made a ton of these recipes and love them

[@johnhowaniec5979]

Ever do anything with nando's peri peri hot sauce it's amazing on chicken and very addictive!

[@seankennaway]

Nope.

[@johnathanraye5346]

I saw it go in from the little decanter. The garlic bread was awesome !

[@saircor]

My three favorite food groups: Spicy, Garlic, and Pasta.

[@floating.spheres2659]

and vodka right?

[@marckman1411]

Underrated comment

[@lisascott3868]

I just recently found your channel while recuperating from surgery and I absolutely love it! I'm so happy to see home cooking (mistakes and all!) and the humor and cursing that makes it real! Thank you for what you do!

[@Fat_Catt]

Reasons why he’s one of the best. Can’t beat that originality over other cooking channels

[@imthegrinchthatstolechrist4384]

Everyone has to put their personal problems on social media

[@skydomi]

I've been following Sam The Cooking Guy on KZbin for about a year or so now, and I've probably made at least 20 of his dishes and everything had been excellent. I'm also going to try this recipe as well very soon. For me, and the type of food I enjoy eating, I think Sam is the best cook on the planet.

[@danielmilburn9421]

If you haven’t already check out his cook book “Recipes with intentional leftovers”. My wife got it for me for Christmas and it is awesome!

[@jimmie7787]

And I`m sure you didn't step in any dog shit in all that time. Right?

[@MrHazyDayz]

Sorry, Mark, but my mom is the best cook on the planet. My brother, sister, and dad all voted on it already - it's finalized, so I'd appreciate if you removed your false comment.

[@kiwicami287]

I've made his burritos recipe for the first time(am european and so i don't eat that very much) but omg was it good

[@KayDejaVu]

Finally. Too many ask silly question but won't try a meal.

[@nabore2542]

Just made this for my entire family, including in-laws, and it was a huge success. Thanks for adding this to my arsenal!

[@Osucowboy2075]

Thank you for starting to put the recipes in the description makes it way easier!!!

[@KeithHedger]

dding the pasta water will ultimately thicken the sauce, not thin it. There's starch in the water.....it's a recommended method of Italian cooks.....

[@Shannonmiller1793]

We ❤️ you guys! My son is 5 months old, he adores watching you! He’s been preseasoned tho since birth! Lol He now “talks” & giggles when watching his videos 👍🏻🍼🧄

[@jodybruch829]

That is 100% the BEST looking garlic bread ever and I’m on my way to the bakery right now. Pasta looks amazing too. Love that crunch.

[@SHOEB289]

Have you seen Joshua Weissman's garlic bread? If not check it out, you may re think the first line of your comment.

[@randomname3247]

@Zed is dead What made you think that anybody should know about your opinion?

[@azarleam8882]

Flicking to different points in the video and I realised I had the ingredients in the house. I immediately went and made some and it is 100% delicious! Loving these easy meals

[@lakehouse3438]

I love how you get so excited about the food that you're preparing.

[@Indo-in-ok]

All the way from Oklahoma. Our first stop in San Diego was Samburger and NNT. Great food, cool atmosphere & fun place. Meeting Sam was the highlight-such a nice guy. My wife and I are fans. Thank you for taking the time to talk to us and take a photo with us.

[@YoutubeAdministrator]

That is an obscene amount of butter. Love it

[@shellystevens6892]

I also love adding a splooch of oil. Always the perfect amount.

[@R0n8urgundy]

Everything Ive made of yours has been a hit with the family. I never thought Id say this but you’ve made my wife a very happy woman (although she thinks its all me).

[@greggbenac5006]

Made this the other night. took some time to assemble but it was AWESOME!

[@biglouie9547]

If i win one of those garlic presses, I'm gonna put it on a big gold chain and wear it like a gangsta

[@willettmary889]

Love it, me too lol

[@jadenbyrns783]

That made my day lmfao

[@RaeJenice]

And what's your OG name? Gar or Stinky?🤔🤔 whichever it is please engrave it upon the press🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@enedinajohnson1300]

That's hella funny 😂

[@Cookingwithdavann]

Nice 👍

[@williammurdorf7060]

I recently retired from a career in corrections and my wife still works. I had some cooking skills prior to retirement, but they were limited. I stumbled across your channel by chance and now subscribe to it. I just wanted to thank you for shedding some light and helping me with meal ideas for the family. You are making the Mr. Mom duties so much easier. BTW-The Southern Baked Mac n Cheese is the bomb and now a family favorite.

[@miguelmelendez7260]

Loved your kids reactions to the no vodka. My kids tell me the same when they eat other people's food. That it tastes different. Needed more flavor. Not seasoned.. hahaha I love kids. Most honest people ever.

[@noahtorres6432]

Made this last week and was one of my favorite dishes so far while learning to cook. Will be adding to the regular recipe menu

[@derricksantos]

Made this recipe tonight - it was fantastic!

[@ianhamilton396]

For me, the thing about Sam, and Jacques Pepin, is they teach, make you feel comfortable and at ease to try new things in the kitchen. Thanks.

[@raekrystine]

Made this for dinner…absolutely delicious! Thank you for sharing!

[@Lixmage]

Great episode... ALL your episodes are great but you have surpassed yourselves guys! That garlic bread looks divine.

[@ChrisWrightTN]

I’d love to see Sam’s take on making a chipotle burrito bowl. Like all the separate items you could choose but all made by Sam. Wonder how different it would look haha

[@robb4785]

I could tell what will be in it green onions haha

[@gu2323]

How much Japanese Mayo would he use?

[@biffwellington6144]

That does sound great!

[@smoke_screen4197]

Facts

[@simonkentons1719]

I knew what a garlic press was before I could drive. Love your content

[@courtneymerkelbargo1452]

I lived in small, bunched up college apartments where I could always hear neighbors. One particular neighbor girl wailed and bawled her eyes out once a day for about an hour. It was annoying, but always wondered what was going on in her life. She probably would've like this garlic bread...

[@steelyfan7745]

😂❤

[@Tonyisgaming]

Uhhhh

[@dustyowl99]

shoulda bought her a beer and pizza or something. You lived next to someone who you knew was living in complete misery; enough to cry for an hour+ every single day and you never bothered to ask what was up? lmao... you sound like a shitty person tbh.

[@dadocta8355]

@@dustyowl99 I'd rather a stranger leave me alone if I was that upset. Moreover, how are you a shitty person for minding your own business? The kid coulda had something wrong with them mentally, I have no reason to console someone I don't know over a topic I know nothing about...

[@dustyowl99]

@@dadocta8355 you don't have to be their fucking therapist. buying someone a beer or askin if they want a slice of pizza because you hear them balling their eyes out isnt exactly doing gods work. Two different mentalities I guess, youre one of the people with the not my problem attitude, thats fine if you wanna be like that. Just don't expect anybody to like you or want to be around you or have much nice to say about you at all.

[@raysjep7765]

thanks stcg for prompting me to cook more! Your spagetti and meatballs have been a staple in our family and we make it bi-weekly! I have been ordering spicy vodka rigatoni at a restaurant near me, now I am going to try this one!! I am so excited!!

[@joshbaker2105]

OMG that looks so good. I’m going to try this with some chicken added to the pasta.

[@Tom-ly6ob]

just bought a few items. you are very refreshing and not up tight let most people in the world today . will be buying a buch of stuff for the holidays. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.....

[@DerekBolli]

Sam's estimation of quantities is one of the funniest and best things (in my opinion) about these videos. Spotted "Half a teaspoon" = 3 teaspoons and "About half a cup" = 1 cup so far. Could do with some Maxi magic "Actually: 3 teaspoons" subtitles 😆

[@imthegrinchthatstolechrist4384]

Maxi Pad

[@f16falcon2001]

Both recipes were amazing. Only change I added was throwing in fresh basil to the pasta at the very end. Added flavor!!!

[@Zaxobank]

Sam & team, I'm excited to cook this for dinner this week! Thank you again for the awesome content & practical recipes for real people. I would like to know what cookware you used in this video though. The sauce pan, & stock pot had cool anodized looking handles?

[@JustMe-01]

OMG, This is one of the best looking dinners I have seen. My mouth is watering and I want to eat this. One of my take aways that I want to try soon is that garlic bread with sriracha. Thanks for sharing !

[@taylordudenhefer1405]

I just made this Sam and it was amazing. Thank you so much for what you do!

[@Kol3thejackal]

I just replicated this dish... hit the like, and also subscribed after the amazing meal my family and I had. Thank you for sharing.

[@hanak1329]

I’m making my 3rd meal in a row from Sam with my husband. Delicious and so much fun!

[@johnnyguitar65]

Made this today with spicy Italian sausage links and a garden salad. It was awesome!

[@farmvilla1335]

Mad respect for no measurements just eyeing the ingredients

[@pgrieves]

Just takes some time in the kitchen. Gotta feel it.

[@farmvilla1335]

@@alexolson9680 I disagree. It's just food porn. Lol

[@sutton7864]

@@alexolson9680 completely agree

[@dwaynegrobinson4125]

My family never uses measurements. They all throw down. Only when baking. But Soul Food doesn't need measurements. As long as you know, you know.

[@farmvilla1335]

@@dwaynegrobinson4125 grandma never measured so neither do I. It doesn't mean that I don't know how. 😂

[@torysoper]

I found your channel 2 or 3 weeks ago and you quickly became my favorite cooking channel. The couple dishes u have made were beyond outstanding. I have just recently found the love for cooking at 49 years old and you make it less intimidating. I look forward to making many more of these dishes and using fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch instead of a box.

[@rekonize007ify]

“This taste different!” lol I would say that to my mom every time she change or left out an ingredient. Even though she would lie to us, that she didn’t change anything.

[@seemap9280]

In all your recipes you pay such great attention to the all the details,,,,find that very nice,,,great cooking,,,

[@cbrowning2962]

Sam this recipe is amazing!!!! Felt like we ate at a 5 star restaurant, this video needs to hit 1 million views. If you try only one recipe of Sam's this should be it!!!!!!!!

[@Caffeinated_Warrior]

I made the spicy vodka sauce and it was amazing! I've been basing all of my cooking around sauces lately. If you can make a good sauce, your meal will taste great! Pretty much can't go wrong here!

[@robg1234]

You're right Max...it is a lovely knife. Is it wrong that i named mine "Samantha"? Lol. Shes a great knife but i think her German step sisters from the Wusthof family are a bit jealous of her. 😁

[@jamewakk]

You clearly hasn't met her adopted family from Japan.

[@GaschFilms]

Made this garlic bread tonight to go along with the big ole 12 pound brisket my dad and I smoked today. So fire.

[@FurryFablesUniverse]

Looks very good and yummy bro

[@u235u235u235]

wish idiots like you who haven't made the dish would stop commenting that it "looks" amazing. if you haven't made it shut up please.

[@NirousPlayers]

@@u235u235u235 Damn bro, chill. Why you mad about someone saying it looks good? There's nothing wrong about it, it's just a compliment on Sam's video, the dude liked it. Let's have some good vibes, not attack eachother for no reason.

[@u235u235u235]

@@NirousPlayers OK, you got me. I overreacted. Sorry.

[@jello022170]

Appreciate the recipe 😋 Take care from Montréal, Québec

[@TeddyT6]

That pasta looked amazing. I thought Chance was surfing so I was suprised when Sam said, right Chance?? 😆

[@jensschreiner5351]

Really nice dish and the combo is awesome. We only added a little freshly chopped basil when the pasta went into the sauce. That gave it a beautiful fragrance alongside the parsley touch.

[@Alacard0malley]

I've got a stupid neighbor who's always talking to himself and bitching about my dog and my gardeners.

[@dalejensen1743]

😂😂😂

[@DerekBolli]

Does he have a special kind of tourettes that makes him scream "Astro!!" whenever your dog barks?

[@bradyazell]

Maybe just cut the yard a couple of times a month. Your neighbor is clearly unbalanced.

[@gulawolf]

My neighbor is scared of my pug lol

[@SeanBaker]

Is your dog and are your gardeners annoying?😀

[@gustaferiksson3044]

This is definitely a must try, oooh think to add the garlic butter when making the breadcrumbs 😍😍🤤

[@x3dfritz0]

that garlic bread looks insane!

[@ibmgs2231]

This looks good. will definitely have to put this on my list to make. Hope you and your family have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year

[@charlie1832]

Was just wondering where’s Sam with his video today and boom 2 min later here it is

[@tylerwatson8209]

me too 🤣

[@cheridehart7771]

@@tylerwatson8209 me too.

[@jamesdempsey8811]

Yes you are and m learning to cook by watching you. My family reaping the rewards.

[@Blitzkrieg1976]

That garlic bread...oh man, I gotta make that. The whole thing of course, but I absolutely love green onions, or scallions and never even thought to use them. Ps...that garlic press is pretty amazing too! Hint hint* enjoy guys and thanks! Already missing ol' blue eyes😍not to be an ass, but I think that might be rigatoni not rotini. Love, Amanda❤

[@godsdefiance6969]

Sam I just need to say I get inspiration from your videos. I do all the cooking at home and we love vodka sauce but never knew how to make it before so we normally buy the jar sauce but now I am going to try this.

[@robwilkie1973]

Never mind the Rigatoni, thats some fantastic Garlic Bread right there!!!!

[@julieanoah6788]

My son would love the garlic press, he loves garlic in everything!

[@GunakaFlocka]

Made it last night without the vodka….. still bomb 🔥

[@rudyjaime2155]

Made this dish this evening and am now considered a super start for the evening !

[@casstratie2868]

At 5:41 I can see you’re kinda struggling to get all the paste out, BIG TIP, use a can opener to open de bottom of the can and all the paste should fall right out.

[@chezneys]

Excuse the fuck outta me. What a time to be alive thank you!

[@TheZenaMan]

@@chezneys LOL love how aggressive your thank you was

[@vintagemoss9578]

I had a penchant for vodka sauce pasta with meatballs and I came here to get you recipe and holy crap it’s delicious!!!!!! So happy and Thank you from Nanaimo BC Vancouver Island

[@tammy5926]

Sam always says don't be cheap when you put sauce on a burger, but he always leaves the top bun naked! Dress up your top bun Sam! 😂

[@victoriacast98]

the way the cheese and water gave it a perfect glazed sauce!!!

[@Peter..Griffin]

Sam in 2015: dont eat shitty food! Sam in 2021: Now heres this bacon wrapped breaded butter stick, biotches!

[@kettle_of_chris]

At 6:08pm PDT, I laughed out loud for the first time today, and it's all because of your comment! Thank you very much!

[@derick2986]

Dude, bacon would go great on that garlic bread

[@Peter..Griffin]

@@derick2986 bacon is a cheat ingredient bc it makes even drywall delicious. Same as cheese.

[@tracycampbell4526]

@@Peter..Griffin I ate a bacon-wrapped flipflop once. It was delicious.

[@faithemilyd9908]

I have to go look at his old stuff now since I'm a new subscriber from this year

[@kirksmith5765]

I want to thank you for your show and your approach to cooking! I also would like to give you a shout-out for this pasta recipe! Smoked Paprika TOTAL. GAME. CHANGER!

[@WVkayakfishing]

Got my Sam’s knife this week. Threw my old knives in the trash. Nothing else needed. When will the other ones be back in stock ?

[@Cpmnk]

get yourself a cheap 1000# to 6000# grit whetstone too, trust me. your gonna need one if you want a consistent sharp knife. its a great skill to have in life. i sudgest a "king" stone they are cheap in the us and are amazing

[@kristinecalarruda1891]

I was shown Sam the cooking guy channel by my boyfriend about a year ago, and we have had made a handful of dishes, and we are never disappointed! This pasta and garlic bread looks delicious. Definitely will be making this meal soon 😊!

[@haroldortega5529]

I still have t forgotten when Sam went crazy on a cooking show host lol hilarious moment

[@solarpony]

Link 😁

[@heidi2070smith]

When Sam says..."Form of..." I always think of "Wonder Twins Unite!" From the 80's Sat morn cartoons. Now it is "Form of....amazing pressed garlic". So need one of those presses, will be my superpower.

[@ThreeAirFilms]

My crackhead neighbor always comes and knocks on my door at absurd hours and always asks for a cig, but then it always ends up him asking to charge his phone in my house. I’m like ok fine god damn it go ahead. He then goes back in his house to grab his charger..I’m like dude wtf do you need me for 😂

[@TonToinen]

LOL 😂

[@smoke_screen4197]

🤣🤣🤣 hes scoping your house out to rob you dummy🤡🤡🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@smoke_screen4197]

He gon steal your tv 📺 i bet

[@kellyjankowski8223]

So yummy!! Made both tonight. Thank you!!

[@mientjiesiebert7143]

Hey Max, how about get the old bloke to make Arby's "Meat Mountain" with a "Sam flair"?? Could be great!?!

[@CFHDime]

Could you do a tutorial/overview of your cooking area? Like the grill types, set ups, cleaning tips. I’d love to have that flat top.

[@crazylogger419]

If you don’t have any stories, you are the bad neighbor!!

[@Azrael_the_Black]

Just so.

[@asdjkhasdhjasd]

or you lived in a decent neighbourhood

[@jimmie7787]

@@asdjkhasdhjasd My neighborhood is "decent" but, I still have stories.

[@tubular7752]

Either that or you’re a recluse.

[@nicolefox777]

True

[@kinsmangallo6732]

Wow this looks very appetizing! How I wish you could also feature more fried donuts with different flavored glazes or coatings, fillings and toppings. Thank you!❤️❤️

[@WWJPD]

I made this for my fam last night and their reaction was, “Oh my god, this is good!” Very heavy, but amazing. My neighbors will be coming back for this… someday.

[@bryaneaton8216]

Just made this meal for my wife and I. Wow! A little good Pinot Noir with it, and the meal was fantastic. I’ve made about a dozen of your meals now and you’re batting 💯. Thanks!

[@roarkegriffon5657]

Bad neighbor story: living in a duplex, come home to find my neighbors on other half of duplex have let themselves into MY side and are busy making themselves right at home!

[@ivanarambula9916]

Wow. What happened? Did you tell them to leave?

[@gotdangedcommiesitellyahwa6298]

Exactly why I despise duplexes. Most neighbors I've had were a bunch of inconsiderate assholes. Like the throwing parties until 4 AM during the week kind.

[@S1L3NTG4M3R]

sounds like a burglary obbery... LOL

[@justobserving170]

If they did that to me they would have a gun shoved in their face and held for the police. They committed a burglary. Nothing has to actually be taken for that charge, if there is, it is theft and burglary.

[@Shadow72eapers]

@@justobserving170 Lol re-fucking-lax man, we got a badass over here, they're really inconsiderate neighbors, not a worthy situation to "shove a gun in the face." I feel like this was written by a teenager. Setting a *firm* boundary with them right then and there and asking them to leave would be the way to go, they're still going to be your neighbors after this altercation.

[@michellegibbs2065]

Love pasta and garlic bread. The ultimate feel good meal!

[@k80.01]

Looks great, but I must say, I don’t think garlic bread with one clove of garlic actually counts as garlic bread...

[@dlcmac]

Love watching you cook! Love your family! 🎁❤️✨

[@Lordprettyflackojodi]

I made this for my girlfriend and her parents. It’s safe to say they will become my soon in-laws

[@imthegrinchthatstolechrist4384]

Your girlfriend's parents will become your soon in-laws?

[@Lordprettyflackojodi]

Update: they are my in laws now

[@annea5517]

Def.making this for lunch tomorrow!

[@samanthasteyart7733]

I had a neighbor that called the cops because we were having a party in the backyard. They weren’t invited and got upset about it. They got even more upset when they saw us grilling steak. They were vegan.

[@MaryWehmeier]

Pity… they’d have had a fit when I tossed a prime rib on the grill. 😎

[@TheConst4nt]

and then the cops joined in and you sang together, right? Fucking lol

[@johnnydough8841]

Triggered vegan alert. Davve.

[@qwizzler]

and then obama came and arrested the neighbors while everyone else in the neighborhood clapped.

[@gregrowan843]

the garlic press of my dreams right there. amazing looking dish as always

[@timgusewelle9806]

If I win a garlic press, can I request it to be engraved with “that’s what she said” or “just let it do it’s thing”?????

[@itslolaaab]

id like mine with “the SMELL”

[@St4rk69]

Id like mine with annnd we mix

[@biffwellington6144]

I'd go for "And... we squeeze."

[@bbkklyon]

@@biffwellington6144 Or "And HERERERERERE we are"!

[@ajayverma.984]

New Make IT VODKA pasta recipes Link kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqW0q4qgdtd1eZI

[@seanferrin3089]

Sam, you are the man! Been watching your vids for about a month and I am hooked. We made the Spicy Vodka Pasta 2 days ago as our first "Sam The Cooking Guy" recipe.........WOW!!!! It was amazing!!! we did tweak it a bit by adding smoked, diced thick cut bacon, hey bacon makes everything better right? Love your vids and can't wait to try another one of your masterpieces! THANK YOU!

[@Bushlore1]

Yep, made it. Its amazing. Way over the top in terms of decondense but amazing none the less. I used sweet Italian sausage raviolis for my pasta. 10/10.

[@CraftyCornerYT]

So spicy that sams toilet is still suffering 😂

[@monkeyman1967]

😂😂😂

[@claudesmoot1880]

Brought to you by Charmin with Aloe.

[@xxmajorfishxx6423]

Really enjoy the content! Please keep it up. The only suggestion I can ask for is more Keto dishes! I’m in the need for more keto recipes. Please and thank you!

[@ezrider1967]

I had an old bitty as a neighbor in Toledo OH and she called the law on me so many times that they took her to jail for abusing public resources... LOL I was single and had lots of "friends" over but we never made noise and she hated seeing me have fun!

[@heather_bot]

how did you convince the police to take you seriously? my sis is having this problem and the cops won't tske the harassment seriously. She lives alone and never has company. The neighbor called one time and said the "boyfriend" was abusing my sister... she doesn't have a BF nor was anyone there.

[@bonnieparkertheoutlaw7353]

@@heather_bot damn thats crazy! Im so sorry you’re going through this. You can try getting a restraining order

[@pigbenis2812]

That sounds like a hate crime. You could have got her in a lot of trouble if they knew she was just calling cuz you’re gay.

[@bonnieparkertheoutlaw7353]

@@pigbenis2812 how do you know hes gay?

[@ezrider1967]

@@pigbenis2812 my friends were chics...I ain't gay LOL

[@koolaidnd]

My wife and I are apartment dwellers. Our upstairs neighbor starter her balcony on fire twice in 3 months last year. The first time her plastic deck furniture melted all over my Weber grill, flower pots, our patio door and screen. The second time she managed to start her deck, my deck and two other decks on fire. Gotta love a smoker.

[@rbryant555]

My bad neighbor story.... I brought my wife a massage chair like the ones in the mall for our anniversary and it comes Bluetooth connection. Our next door neighbor is connecting to it and watching Porn so my whole house hears scene by scene it’s so disgusting.

[@wiz4300]

What the fuck 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sirrooster1541]

LMFAOOO

[@dwilburn]

I'm sorry, but that's funny right there.

[@rbryant555]

Lmao tell me about it! I have little kids and have rush to unplug the massage chair every time. No lie, he does it 3 times a day!!

[@jamewakk]

Is that a bad thing?

[@rodmckenzie9089]

I knew a guy who was half Japanese and half Jewish. He opened a restaurant called Sosumi😂. I thought it was hilarious that Max was watching the pasta boil over while saying that Sam was a slacker when he could have easily just lifted the lid off the pot 😁. You guys are so much fun to watch. And your food always looks so great 😋

[@Fenryk]

Every time I hear that metal spoon scratching the cookware I die inside.

[@ytrbro1041]

made this, kicked it up a notch! added ground beef and ground lamb! and for low carb? used vegi pasta! yummy!

[@jamesterwilliger3176]

I once had a neighbor who owned a cougar in their backyard and made meth in an RV in front of the house. Would not recommend inviting for garlic bread.

[@robertbelknap]

I can relate to this story if its a live cougar, and not the car. We have a cougar that shows up every night for leftover scraps that I give him, He's somewhat friendly, since He's a regular. No methheads thank god.

[@michellehaigh5323]

Made this pasta tonight with the garlic bread and it was a hit! My son loves meat, so I added cooked hot Italian sausage and bacon to his and it took the dish to another level.