Best 5 Tequila Cream Sauce Pasta Recipes

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Tequila cream sauce pasta is a unique and flavorful dish that combines the tanginess of tequila with the richness of cream sauce. While it may seem like an unusual combination at first, the result is a surprisingly delicious and satisfying meal. The tequila adds a subtle warmth and complexity to the creamy sauce, while the pasta provides a hearty base for the dish. Whether you're looking to impress your friends at your next dinner party or simply want to try something new for dinner, tequila cream sauce pasta is definitely worth a try.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY CHICKEN TEQUILA PASTA



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This chicken and rich sauce is a perfect match with fresh spinach fettuccini. We have crusty rolls on the side to mop up the sauce, its so delcious that you don't want to leave any on your plate.

Provided by Sandy in Oklahoma

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oil, divided
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 green pepper, thinly sliced
1 red pepper, thinly sliced
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, deseeded, minced
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons tequila
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 cup heavy cream
cooked 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.3, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 148.2, Sodium 896.6, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 3.6, Protein 30.6

PASTA WITH TEQUILA LIME CREAM SAUCE



Pasta With Tequila Lime Cream Sauce image

This is a good recipe that I found in Epicurian Recipes Website and posted it for CJAY in the topic thread, but here it is for public review.

Provided by pink cook

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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
12 ounces fettuccine pasta
4 green onions, finely chopped
4 roma tomatoes, diced
grilled chicken, shrimp or salmon

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625.6, Fat 38.6, SaturatedFat 23.1, Cholesterol 186.8, Sodium 121.9, Carbohydrate 59.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.6, Protein 13.2

SIX PEPPER PASTA



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Kosher salt
1 pound fettuccine
2 tablespoons salted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 multi-colored mini sweet peppers, sliced into rounds, a few rounds reserved for garnish
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 poblano pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup clear tequila
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers, plus more if needed
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

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



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup white tequila
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 turns freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup heavy cream
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut up, at room temperature (1 stick)
Essence, recipe follows
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

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.

CHICKEN TEQUILA FETTUCCINI



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This dish is wonderfully different.

Provided by Behr

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (16 ounce) package fettuccine pasta
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons minced jalapeno peppers
3 tablespoons butter
½ cup chicken stock
3 tablespoons tequila
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 ¼ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
¼ red onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
½ yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
½ green bell pepper, sliced
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 922.6 calories, Carbohydrate 71.1 g, Cholesterol 227.5 mg, Fat 46.1 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 49.4 g, SaturatedFat 26.5 g, Sodium 1093.1 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the cooking process.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Always try to use fresh ingredients whenever possible. This will give your tequila cream sauce pasta the best flavor.
  • Don't Overcook the Pasta: Pasta should be cooked al dente, which means it should be tender but still have a slight bite to it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and unpleasant.
  • Use a Good Quality Tequila: The tequila you use will make a big difference in the flavor of the sauce. Choose a tequila that you enjoy drinking.
  • Don't Be Afraid to Experiment: Feel free to add other ingredients to your tequila cream sauce pasta, such as vegetables, cheese, or cooked chicken.

Conclusion:

Tequila cream sauce pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy, flavorful sauce and tender pasta, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this tequila cream sauce pasta a try. You won't be disappointed!

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