# Spiced Sausage Pastas Boston Pizza's Spicy Sausage Arrabbiata Penne is a Twist on Tradition By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-06-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-sausage References: [order.bostonpizza](https://order.bostonpizza.com/) [Boston Pizza's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winged-ribs) Spicy Sausage Arrabbiata Penne dish puts a twist on tradition. The menu item is a modern version of a classic, Italian dish and will gave one's taste buds a kick. This traditional pasta dish is infused with a vegetable medley of red peppers and red onions that are balsamic-roasted. These veggies garnish a penne noodle spread while a sauteed [spicy Italian sausage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-spice-menu) adds even more flavor to this rich, recipe. Boston Pizza's spicy sausage penne is also garnished with a [arrabbiata tomato sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butter-calabrian-chili-marinara-sauce) that features white wine flavoring and is topped with a hint of fresh Parmesan cheese. Though inspired by gourmet meals, this pasta dish is affordable and accessible to a diverse market. The dish is priced at a $18 rate and is a budget-friendly option for those looking to satisfy cravings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Twist on Tradition:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to modernize and reinvent classic dishes to appeal to a contemporary audience. - **Spicy Flavor Profiles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new, bold combinations of flavors, such as spicy sausage and vegetable medleys, to create unique taste experiences. - **Affordable Gourmet:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Find innovative ways to offer high-quality, gourmet-inspired meals at a more affordable price point to cater to a wider market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Restaurant Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce new menu items that put a modern twist on traditional dishes to attract a diverse customer base and stay ahead of the competition. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with bold and unconventional flavor combinations to create new, market-disrupting products that cater to adventurous consumers' taste preferences. - **Hospitality Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide innovative, affordable gourmet options to guests, showcasing creativity and value while exceeding their expectations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frozen Farfalle Pasta Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-farfalle-pasta-with-italian-chicken-sausage.md) - [Spicy Italian Pasta Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filippo-berio-arrabbiata.md) - [Jalapeño-Infused Pesto Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-jalapeo-pesto.md) - [Spicy Pepperoni Slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margherita-jalapeno-pepperoni.md) - [Pizza-Inspired Spaghetti Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-baked-spaghetti.md) - [Spicy Italian Sausage Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-italian-sausage.md) - [Miniature Spicy Pizza Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-pepperoni-rolls.md) - [Wing-Inspired Pork Rib Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winged-ribs.md) - [Oven-Baked Pizza Pasta Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papa-bowls.md)