Noel Barnhurst

There isn't a drop of alcohol in this dish—the name refers to how much you'll want to drink to combat the heat. We suggest a nice cold beer or sparkling wine. This recipe is finished with Thai basil, but you can use sweet basil if that's all you have.

At Luca d'Italia in Denver, CO, this recipe from chef Frank Bonanno is prepared as individual dishes. For a family-style dinner, double the recipe and prepare it in one large baking dish. Use your favorite marinara recipe or a purchased sauce.