Tequila Cream Sauce Pasta Food

CHICKEN TEQUILA FETTUCCINI

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, saute the cilantro, garlic and jalapeno pepper in 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the stock, tequila and lime juice. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until reduced to a paste-like consistency. Set aside.
• Pour soy sauce over the chicken and set aside for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, In a medium sized skillet, saute the onion and the red, green and yellow bell peppers with the remaining tablespoon of butter or margarine, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, cook fettuccini according to package directions.
• When the peppers have wilted, add the chicken and soy sauce. Toss and add the reserved tequila/lime paste and cream. Bring to a boil. Gently simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thick. Toss with well drained fettuccini and garnish with cilantro. Serve.

CPK CHICKEN TEQUILA FETTUCCINE

Steps:

• Add the garlic and jalapeno in a small saucepan with the butter and cook over medium low heat.
• Add the chicken stock, tequila, lime juice and cook until it has the consistency of a glaze, then turn off the heat and whisk in the cream and soy sauce.
• Add the vegetable oil to the pan, season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook on medium high heat, 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
• Remove the chicken and add in the bell peppers and onions and cook for 2-3 minutes until just slightly crisp.
• Chop the chicken into cubes and add it back into the pan with the bell peppers and pasta.
• Add in the heavy cream mixture and cilantro.
• Toss together and cook 1-2 minutes until thickened.

PASTA WITH TEQUILA LIME CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a saucepan combine the garlic and shallots with the tequila, lime juice and vinegar. Cook until reduced to about 1/4 cup. Add the cream and cook until reduced by 1/2. Strain out garlic and shallot if desired.Return sauce to heat and whisk in butter. In a small bowl mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water until smooth. Whisk into sauce to thicken it.This recipe can be doubled or tripled.Pasta: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 fish.

SIX PEPPER PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the mini sweet peppers, garlic, onion, red and orange bell peppers, poblano and jalapeno and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until the onions and peppers begin to darken, about 3 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a plate and set aside.
• Return the skillet to the heat and allow it to come back up to temperature. Turn off the heat and pour in the tequila. Turn the heat back on and let it cook for 1 minute while scraping the bottom of the skillet to loosen any browned bits. Add the broth, bring to a simmer and simmer until reduced slightly, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to medium low and pour in the cream. Add the adobo sauce, stirring constantly. Cook until the sauce starts to thicken, another 4 to 5 minutes.
• When the sauce is thick, add the vegetables to the skillet, making sure to include all the juices that have drained onto the plate. Stir and cook until the mixture is bubbly and hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Taste and add salt, pepper and/or adobo sauce if needed.
• Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss to combine. Transfer to bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro and a few reserved mini pepper rings.

TEQUILA LIME SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the tequila, lime juice, shallots, garlic, cilantro, salt and pepper in a saute pan over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce by half. Stir in the cream and simmer for 3 minutes. Whisk in the butter and remove from the heat. Continue whisking until all of the butter is incorporated. Serve immediately.
• Remove the rellenos from the oven. Spoon 1/4 cup of the sauce on each plate and place the rellenos directly on top. Garnish with the tortilla strips and the cilantro sprigs. Sprinkle Essence on the rim.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

CREAMY CHICKEN TEQUILA PASTA

Steps:

• Combine chicken and soy sauce in a bowl and chill until needed.
• Heat 1 tsp oil in skillet over medium heat; add onion and peppers and stir cook until onion softens.
• Remove from pan and save.
• In the same skillet over medium heat, heat remaining oil and add cilantro, garlic and jalapeno and stir cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken stock, tequila and lime juice. Bring to a boil and cook until liquid has evaporated (5 to 7 minutes).
• Add chicken and soy sauce mixture and cream to skillet. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Lower heat and cook until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thick (7 to 10 minutes).
• Stir in onion and peppers.
• Serve over cooked pasta of your choice.

PASTA WITH TEQUILA LIME CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• 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 half. Strain out garlic and shallot if desired. Return sauce to heat and whisk in butter.
• Mix cornstarch 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 fresh cilantro, if desired. You can also top the pasta with grilled chicken, shrimp or salmon for a heartier meal.