Pasta With Tequila Lime Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Pasta With Tequila Lime Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CREAM SAUCE; 1/2 cup lime juice; 1/2 cup tequila; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 1 1/2 cups cream, plus 2 tablespoons (or can use half-and-half cream or evaporated milk); 1 shallot, finely minced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; PASTA; 12 ounces fettuccine pasta; 4 green onions, finely chopped; 4 roma tomatoes, diced; SERVE WITH; grilled chicken, shrimp or salmon

Servings: persons

CREAM SAUCE
1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 cup tequila
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups cream, plus 2 tablespoons (or can use half-and-half cream or evaporated milk)
1 shallot, finely minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon cornstarch
PASTA
12 ounces fettuccine pasta
4 green onions, finely chopped
4 roma tomatoes, diced
SERVE WITH
grilled chicken, shrimp or salmon

1
Combine garlic and shallot with tequila, lime juice and vinegar. Cook until reduced to about 1/4 cup.
2
Add cream and cook until reduced by half. Strain out garlic and shallot if desired. Return sauce to heat and whisk in butter.
3
Mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water until smooth. Whisk into sauce to thicken.
4
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.
5
Serve garnished with fresh cilantro, if desired. You can also top the pasta with grilled chicken, shrimp or salmon for a heartier meal.

885

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CREAM SAUCE, 1/2 cup lime juice, 1/2 cup tequila, 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Tequila Lime Cream Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pasta With Tequila Lime Cream Sauce

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