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Cooking with Tequila ยป Tequila Cream Sauce

Tequila Cream Sauce

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Giveaway details below. Giveaway has Ended thanks for your comments!

I make alot of margaritas. I’m sure by now you have noticed.

Last night as I attempted to make room in a very cluttered pantry for two new bottles I picked up over the weekend. I spotted a bottle in the far ย left corner, silently hiding. As if. I totally knew it was there. Really, I was saving the bottle for this exact night when I would debut my shiny new pasta maker.

Tequila with pasta?

Oh yes dear pasta loving friends did you think vodka was the only choice?

Tequila Cream Sauce.

 

Salad dressing, fajitas and even cherries have been laced with my beloved Tequila why not throw pasta into the mix. I have to admit at first I ย was a little hesitant on how homemade fresh pasta would stand up to tequila,but the thought of tequila simmered with cream was too dreamy of a combination not to try.

The pasta blew me away. I have heard many times that the taste of fresh pasta is like no other and folks it’s true. I have purchased fresh pasta fromย specialty stores, but really it fails in comparison.

The sauce hands down made my week and it’s only Wednesday.

Gotta love tequila.

 

GIVEAWAY DETAILS…Giveaway has Ended!!

 

I was lucky to be visited by the FairyHobmother who loving gifted me with a appliance of my choice. She was also kind enough to offer to grant one of my readers a wish. Please tell me dear readers if the Fairy Hobmother offered you a wish what kitchen appliance would you request?

Please leave your comment for a chance to be visited by the Fairy Hobmother.

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Tequila Cream Sauce
Author: Vianney Rodriguez
Ingredients
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • ยฝ lb cooked chicken breasts diced , optional
  • 1 cup tequila
  • 1 cup to 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 2 - 4 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • cilantro for garnish
  • salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 pound pasta
Instructions
  1. Cook pasta according to pkg directions or if using fresh pasta cook according to recipe.
  2. Over medium heat in a large saucepan or dutch oven add olive oil and butter.
  3. When butter has melted add onion and bell pepper. Cook for about 3 minutes until soft.
  4. Add garlic. Cook additional minute.
  5. Carefully add tequila and cook until reduce by half.
  6. About 5 minutes.
  7. Add cream, zest, lime juice, cumin and cheese and stir to combine.
  8. Taste, season with salt and pepper.
  9. If sauce becomes thick add additional cream, serve over pasta, chicken and garnish with cilantro.

 

 

 

 

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Comments

  1. [email protected] says

    February 18, 2012 at 11:12 am

    I would love to try your Tequila Cream Sauce, but I’m not sure what type of Tequila to use. We generally buy Cuervo Gold, but would you use a gold or a silver? Love your site, by the way!

    Cynthia K. Smith
    Las Vegas, Nevada

    Reply
    • Vianney says

      February 19, 2012 at 9:40 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Cynthia. Use the tequila you enjoy. I have used both silver or gold with great results. Ahh thanks, happy to hear you are enjoying my littel space!

      Reply
  2. Mari says

    January 17, 2012 at 5:51 pm

    Vianney, this pasta dish looks very appetizing. I know the sauce would be a great hit.

    Reply
  3. angela says

    October 27, 2011 at 6:58 am

    did i win?! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Vianney says

      October 27, 2011 at 8:09 am

      Hey Angela,
      The Fairy Hobmother swings by and picks herself who she feels deserves a visit. Sorry, I have no knowledge who gets chosen, wish I did, lol… She will contact the winner by email. Good Luck!!

      Reply
      • angela says

        October 31, 2011 at 8:49 am

        i did want to be a tooth fairy when i grew up. so i think the Fairy should pick me. LOL ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
  4. susitravl says

    October 17, 2011 at 6:09 am

    YUM! Now I know what I’m having for dinner tonight!!

    I have never had a food processor or mandoline, so either of those would make me quite happy.
    susitravl(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  5. Lia says

    October 17, 2011 at 5:25 am

    Hi sweetie,
    I’ve heard about pasta with vodka but I bet that yours, with tequila, is much better!!
    Cheers,
    Lia.

    Reply
  6. Sharon says

    October 16, 2011 at 10:08 pm

    That dish looks delicious! If I were to have a wish fulfilled, it would be for a new coffeemaker/grinder!

    Reply
  7. Lori Lynn says

    October 16, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    Vodka Cream Sauce, brilliant Vianney! Not surprised.
    LL

    Reply
    • Lori Lynn says

      October 16, 2011 at 4:17 pm

      Oh good grief, I meant Tequila, of course! Ha!
      LL

      Reply
  8. FOODESSA says

    October 16, 2011 at 2:33 pm

    My MIL makes us fresh pasta all the time…I’m spoiled that way. Love this creamy version that I’ll surely apply to one of my sauces very soon…great combo of ingredients.

    About appliances…well maybe a nice kitchenaid stand mixer could be squeezed on my limited counterspace.

    Have a great week ;0)

    Ciao for now,
    Claudia

    Reply
  9. perudelights says

    October 15, 2011 at 12:17 pm

    Hummm, tequila sauce with pasta. Iยดm sure itยดs a winner.

    Reply
  10. Moinette says

    October 14, 2011 at 10:54 pm

    You’re so creative with your tequila, love it!
    & I would definitely go for a pasta maker.

    xx

    Reply
  11. Ali says

    October 14, 2011 at 10:22 am

    The tequila sauce sounds delicious and promising totally got to try it.

    I’d ask for a coffee maker, mine broke down and its really hard surviving without one.

    Reply
  12. Pily says

    October 14, 2011 at 6:37 am

    Hola Vianney, gracias por visitar mi blog, entonces eres Texana…que bien, cuando vamos a visitar a mi suegra disfruto mucho mis paseos por Texas.
    Ya me inscribi a tu blog, tienes recetas muy ricas que me hacen recordar mi tiempo alla.
    Saludos y gracias
    PILY

    Reply
    • Vianney says

      October 14, 2011 at 8:08 am

      Ahh eres tan linda Pily!! que felicida a concer te, que tengas un bune fin de la semana!!

      Reply
  13. Kitchen Belleicious says

    October 14, 2011 at 6:04 am

    Wow! I love tequila cream sauce but never actually made it myself. Now is time for a change! Going to put this over shrimp tonight with some pasta! Awesome

    Reply
  14. fattydumpling says

    October 14, 2011 at 4:45 am

    Woooooow, a tequila cream sauce! CRAZY! Only you can master that ;]

    Which kitchen appliance would I ask for? …an ice cream maker perhaps. There’s been so many times when I’ve looked at a recipe in disappointment when only my refrigerator just won’t do.

    Reply
  15. Presley's Pantry says

    October 13, 2011 at 10:29 pm

    That tequila sauce sounds gorgeous! I would ask the Fairy Hobmother for a pasta maker as well!

    Reply
    • Vianney says

      October 13, 2011 at 10:45 pm

      Great choice Nicole!! I love the new pasta maker, super sleek and easy to use!!

      Reply
  16. Presley's Pantry says

    October 13, 2011 at 10:27 pm

    That tequila sauce sounds gorgeous! I would ask the Fairy Hobmother for a pasta maker as well.

    Reply
  17. Cheryl says

    October 13, 2011 at 7:31 pm

    I would love a Bosch mixer

    Reply
  18. Justice Jonesie says

    October 13, 2011 at 7:13 pm

    That sounds tasty! I would love an espresso maker!

    Reply
    • Vianney says

      October 13, 2011 at 10:45 pm

      Good Luck!!

      Reply
  19. Roxana GreenGirl says

    October 13, 2011 at 7:07 pm

    not only that you have the best margaritas, now you’re sharing a delicious pasta sauce! It’s so very tempting …

    I wonder if Fairies come around more than once in a life time … with a rice cooker and a pretty bow ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Vianney says

      October 13, 2011 at 10:45 pm

      Thanks Roxana!! your always so sweet and supportive!!

      Reply
  20. Paz says

    October 13, 2011 at 2:16 pm

    Tequila cream sauce? I think that’s genius! ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
  21. Eva Smith says

    October 13, 2011 at 11:45 am

    I would really like a De’Longhi Espresso Machine to make cafecitos.

    Reply
  22. Ericka says

    October 13, 2011 at 11:32 am

    I’ve been looking for the perfect food processor. Oh Fairy Hobmother, please come to my rescue!!

    Reply
  23. Lisa Quinones Fontanez says

    October 13, 2011 at 11:30 am

    Tequila cream sauce!? I am totally intrigued!

    Reply
  24. Mercedes @BeChicMag says

    October 13, 2011 at 8:22 am

    I like cream sauce– though never tried Tequila Cream Sauce but now it’s on my list! Thanks.

    Reply
  25. Patty at A Day in My NYC says

    October 13, 2011 at 8:01 am

    Hands down it would be a food processor…I gift I have been meaning to give myself for years but something always comes up.

    The pasta looks amazing and the sauce to die for! I also love tequila! Yummy!

    Reply
  26. angela says

    October 13, 2011 at 7:25 am

    what i really need is a new dishwasher, mine has been broken for at least 6 months and i’ve been waiting for a really great sale on stainless steel. In second place would be a more powerful microwave…

    Reply
    • Vianney says

      October 13, 2011 at 8:00 am

      Good Luck Angela!!

      Reply
  27. Stephen Chavez says

    October 13, 2011 at 7:09 am

    Fresh pasta and a tequila cream sauce, mmmmmm, how can you possibly go wrong? Hope you had a few shots while making this delicious dish. Sounds like a fun time in the kitchen! I am definitely going to try the recipe sometime soon. Thanks for sharing. I would love to afford (but alas, not in my budget) a standing mixer. If the Fairyhobmother could grant me my wish, I’d be in Tequila heaven!

    Reply
    • Vianney says

      October 13, 2011 at 8:00 am

      Good Luck Stephen!! Maybe just one shot, lol…

      Reply
  28. Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says

    October 13, 2011 at 6:16 am

    I bet that sauce is divine! I can’t wait to give it a try!

    Reply
  29. Angie@Angiesrecipes says

    October 13, 2011 at 6:06 am

    The sauce sounds yummy! Never used tequilla in sauce and I am totally intrigued!

    Reply
  30. Devaki @ weavethousandflavors says

    October 13, 2011 at 5:41 am

    Dear Bonnie – The fact that you managed to tequila up a chicken and pasta dish just shows we are sistas! You are my kinda gal ๐Ÿ™‚

    Love the sauce and you totally deserve a smashing new appliance!

    chow! Devaki @ weavethousandflavors

    Reply
  31. yummychunklet says

    October 13, 2011 at 5:18 am

    I’m so bad! I keep telling myself that I’m going to buy a standard KitchenAid stand mixer, but other bills and presents for others come first!

    Reply
    • Vianney says

      October 13, 2011 at 5:20 am

      A mixer what a great wish!! Good luck!!

      Reply
  32. Heather @girlichef says

    October 13, 2011 at 4:17 am

    This sounds fantastic, I love the idea of a tequila cream sauce. Congrats on your fairy hobmother visit…that’s so exciting ๐Ÿ˜€ If fairy’s come around more than once in a lifetime, I’m in desperate need of a killer coffeemaker!

    Reply
    • Vianney says

      October 13, 2011 at 6:00 am

      Thanks Heather!! I loved the sauce.

      Reply
  33. Joanne says

    October 13, 2011 at 3:02 am

    Tequila is without a doubt my favorite hard liquor. And with pasta being my favorite…anything. Isn’t it about time I combined the two? Love this!

    Reply
  34. Rosa says

    October 12, 2011 at 9:51 pm

    I also had a visit from the fairy hobmother (see this Friday’s post)!

    That sauce must ve finger-licking good!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
    • Vianney says

      October 13, 2011 at 5:21 am

      How fun Rosa!! Can’t wait to see your recipe!!

      Reply

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