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Pasta w/Tequila Lime Cream Sauce




Source of Recipe


by Marsha, from Fabulous Foods


Recipe Introduction


This rich sauce is perfect over pasta, but it's also great on grilled fish or chicken, making it a versatile addition to your cooking repertoire. Serve with southwest style side dishes and perhaps a margarita!


Recipe Link: http://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes/main/pasta/tequilalimepasta.html

List of Ingredients




Sauce:
3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
1 shallot, finely minced
½ cup lime juice
½ cup tequila
¼ cup white wine vinegar
1 ½ cups plus 2 tablespoon cream
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon corn starch

Pasta:
12 oz. fettuccine pasta
4 green onions, finely chopped
4 diced roma tomatoes
Options
Grilled chicken, shrimp or salmon

Recipe



Combine garlic and shallot with tequila, lime juice and vinegar. Cook until reduced to about 1/4 cup. Add cream and cook until reduced by 1/2. Strain out garlic and shallot if desired. Return sauce to heat and whisk in butter. Mix corn starch with 1 tablespoon water until smooth. Whisk into sauce to thicken.

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta. Add green onions and tomatoes to hot pasta pot and stir. Add drained pasta and sauce and mix well. Serve garnished with cilantro, if desired. You can also top the pasta with grilled chicken, shrimp or salmon.