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

Method

  • 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.