While grandma’s Sunday gravy might be a cherished secret recipe, many home cooks rely on Ragu to bring the flavor to their pasta meals. The popular jar sauce is simmering a new flavor experience for those brave enough to dish up a serving. Ready for the Ragu Hot Ones sauce collaboration?
Spicy flavors have taken over the food conversation. Only a few years ago, few people would have dared to embrace extreme chilis. Today, those flavors infuse their intensity into a wide array of recipes.
Beyond the food trends, Hot Ones has influenced people’s willingness to dive into bolder flavors. It is not necessarily a test of bravery, but people want to push themselves, just like their favorite celebrities.
Ragu joins other food brands who are collaborating with Hot Ones to infuse their classic sauces with bold flavor. Available as a trio, the sauces include: Ragu x Hot Ones Limited Edition Fiery Garlic (Hot), Ragu x Hot Ones Limited Edition Chipotle Blaze (Hotter), and Ragu x Hot Ones Limited Edition Chile Inferno (Hottest).
To be clear, these offerings are cooking sauces, not just pasta sauces. They can be used in a myriad of recipes. Given the bolder flavors, it makes sense that these sauces need applications beyond some noodles.
For cooks who are looking for a pasta option, the Fiery Garlic would be the best choice. The tomato sauce is combined with Fresno chile and garlic. From a pizza sauce to even an upgrade to a sloppy joe, there are many uses.
The Chipotle Blaze is the most curious offering. The smoky quality of this sauce makes it a great choice for chicken or even barbecue. It is not necessarily a dipping sauce, but it stands up to hearty meat dishes.
Lastly, the Chile Inferno is for the truly brave. This sauce needs to be used sparling because the intensity is extreme. Make sure to have some milk, ranch, or other dairy products close by to dose the flames.
Launching this collaboration is a smart move for Ragu. While the brand is a classic, reinventing the sauce with a popular pop culture phenomenon gives it new life. As people prepare for all those football parties, these sauces ensure that no one call a lack of flavor party foul.
The Ragu x Hot Ones Limited Edition Heat Pack will be available at Amazon and at Kroger family of retailers. The suggested retail price is $9.99.