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Pasta With Tequila Lime Cream Sauce Recipe

Pasta With Tequila Lime Cream Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	473.4 Kcal (1982 kJ)
Calories from fat	93.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.35g	16%
Cholesterol	22.9mg	8%
Sodium	473.03mg	20%
Potassium	442.43mg	9%
Total Carbs	79.97g	27%
Sugars	8.06g	32%
Dietary Fiber	5.25g	21%
Protein	13.08g	26%
Vitamin C	33.1mg	55%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	2.1mg	12%
Calcium	37.3mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	127.13 Kcal (532 kJ)
Calories from fat	25.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.78g	16%
Cholesterol	6.15mg	8%
Sodium	127.03mg	20%
Potassium	118.81mg	9%
Total Carbs	21.48g	27%
Sugars	2.16g	32%
Dietary Fiber	1.41g	21%
Protein	3.51g	26%
Vitamin C	8.9mg	55%
Iron	0.6mg	12%
Calcium	10mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
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