Do you have a craving for a hearty and flavorful pasta dish? Bluecorn fettuccine, an indigenous pasta made from the vibrant blue corn, paired with a creamy and fragrant cilantro sauce is the perfect recipe for you. This dish combines the earthy flavors of blue corn with the bright and zesty flavors of cilantro, creating a unique and tantalizing culinary experience. The creamy sauce adds a touch of richness and indulgence, while the cilantro brings a refreshing and aromatic element to balance out the earthiness of the pasta. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey with this remarkable recipe that showcases the extraordinary flavors of blue corn and cilantro.
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BLUECORN FETTUCCINE WITH CILANTRO CREAM SAUCE
I came across this recipe while looking for interesting things to do with blue cornmeal. Athough this is time consuming I think it looks interesting and fun to make. Recipe source: Bon Appetit (December 1987)
Provided by ellie_
Categories Pork
Time 2h30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- To make the fettuccine: mix the all purpose flour (1 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons), blue cornmeal, semolina, salt , cumin and cayenne in a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the ingredients and add eggs, and blend together with a fork, until all the flour is incorporated. Knead douh on a lightly floured board until smooth (4-6 minutes), kneading in additional flour if sticky. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and let rest 30 minutes.
- Cut dough into six pieces. Working with one piece at a time (keeping the rest covered), fold piece into thirds. Using a pasta machine at it's widest setting, run dough through several times until dough is smooth and velvety, flolding dough before each run and dusting with flour if sticky. Repeat narrowing rollers after each run until pasta is 1/16th inch thich, dusting with flour if necesary. Hang dough sheet on drying rack or place on kitchen rack to dry. Repeat with remaining pieces of dough until all is completed. Set aside until dough sheets look leathery and edges begin to curl (10-30 minutes). ***Pasta must be cut at this point or it will be too brittle to work with.***.
- Run dough sheets through the fettuccine blades of pasta machine (or cut by hand into 1/4-inch wide strips). Arrange pasta on towel.
- To make sauce: boil cream in a large saucepan until reduced to 1 1/3 cups. Cook chorizo and jalapeno in a large skillet over medium heat until brown, crumbling the chroizo with a fork (10 minutes). Stir in cream, cilantro and cayenne and season with salt.
- In a large pot, add pasta to a large amount of rapidly boiling water, stirring to prevent sticking. Cook until tender (4-5 minutes). Drain. Add pasta to cream sauce and toss to heat through.
CREAMY CILANTRO PESTO PASTA
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season generously with salt. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- While the water is heating and pasta is cooking, make the cilantro pesto. Place all the ingredients, except olive oil, in a food processor and pulse until combined and it looks like a rough paste, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. While the food processor is running, pour olive oil in a steady stream and process until smooth.
- When pasta is ready, save about 1/2 cup of pasta water (don't forget, it's important for the sauce!) and drain the pasta in a colander.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat, and cook garlic for 30 seconds or so, until fragrant. Pour cream and mix. Turn off the heat and stir in cilantro pesto. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat with the sauce. Add a little bit of pasta cooking water, a little bit at a time, until you reach a perfectly smooth texture. Taste and adjust salt as needed. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /4, Calories 727 kcal, Carbohydrate 93 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 321 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 4 g
CILANTRO CREAM SAUCE
Our local television station here in Houston has a segment on Sundays that airs local restaurants and it's recipes. I have been waiting and waiting for this one! This Cilantro Cream Sauce is served over Chicken Enchiladas and they are to die for in my opinion. This cream sauce is absolutely evil :) It's a very very rich sauce and should be avoided by all dieters! I made this and poured it over some chicken enchiladas which came out great but now I'm thinking of a pasta dish and substituting the alfredo sauce with this one. The possiblities are endless with this recipe. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Provided by Jeanette G
Categories Sauces
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place 3 cups of Heavy Whipping Cream in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir occasionally to avoid scorching.
- Add the following ingredients and bring it to a boil: Lawry's Seasoned Salt, Salt and Cayenne Pepper.
- In a separate mixing bowl add 1/4 cup of cornstarch and the remaining 1 cup of heavy whipping cream and mix thoroughly with a wire whisk.
- As soon as your mixture begins to boil add the cornstarch/heavy cream mixture and use your whisk to whip until blended well.
- Remove your saucepan from heat.
- Add 1 cup of shredded cilantro and stir until blended.
- Pour over your favorite chicken or seafood enchilada dish or whatever you would like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 853.2, Fat 88.1, SaturatedFat 54.8, Cholesterol 326.1, Sodium 383.8, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 5
FETTUCCINE WITH CHICKEN, RED ONION AND PEPPERS
Steps:
- Toss chicken, 1 tablespoon cilantro and 1 tablespoon oil in small bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover; chill 1 hour.
- Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, bell peppers and poblano and sauté until just tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer vegetables to large bowl. Add chicken to same skillet and sauté over high heat until cooked through and beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer chicken to bowl with vegetables. Add cream and chipotle chilies to skillet and boil until reduced enough to coat spoon thickly, about 4 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain; return to pot.
- Add chicken mixture, cream mixture and remaining 1/2 cup cilantro to pasta in pot. Toss over medium-high heat until sauce coats pasta, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1 cup cheese and toss to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
MAMA'S CILANTRO CREAM SAUCE
This is the sauce from my Reggae Wraps recipe. After several people asked me to post it separately I gave in. This sauce is great on just about anything but shoe leather! WONDERFUL on ASIAN cuisine, INDIAN dishes, just about anything that is grilled or spicy! Try this on tacos, burritos, grilled meats, seafood or veggies. Hope you enjoy it.
Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope
Categories Sauces
Time 2m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix sauce ingredients together and refrigerate.
- Taste, add salt and pepper if you would like.
- Also great with some freshly grated lime zest.
- Note: This amount is double the amount used in Reggae Wraps.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.5, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 16.1, Carbohydrate 1.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 1
FARFALLE WITH MUSHROOM-CILANTRO SAUCE
Dinner ready in 25 minutes. Enjoy this creamy pasta with mushroom-cilantro sauce - a wonderful meal.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Toss pasta and cilantro.
- Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until tender; reduce heat to low. Stir in remaining ingredients; cook until hot. Toss with pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 554, Carbohydrate 92 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh cilantro and basil.
- If you don't have blue corn fettuccine, you can use regular fettuccine or another type of pasta.
- To make the cilantro cream sauce, you can use heavy cream or half-and-half.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the cilantro and basil by hand.
- Be sure to season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
Conclusion:
This blue corn fettuccine with cilantro cream sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make meal. The combination of blue corn fettuccine, cilantro, and basil creates a unique and flavorful dish. The cilantro cream sauce is rich and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with the blue corn fettuccine.
This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. It is sure to please everyone at the table.
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