Best 8 Pasta With Tequila Tomato Lime Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our versatile pasta recipe, featuring three distinct sauces that cater to a range of palates. Embark on a zesty adventure with the Tequila Tomato Lime Sauce, where tangy tequila, juicy tomatoes, and zesty lime harmoniously blend, creating a vibrant and refreshing burst of flavors. For those seeking a classic Italian touch, the Creamy Pesto Sauce awaits, offering a luscious combination of fresh basil, nutty pine nuts, and creamy Parmesan cheese, enveloping your taste buds in a symphony of rich and aromatic flavors. If a spicy kick is your desire, the Arrabbiata Sauce stands ready to deliver, showcasing a fiery blend of crushed red pepper and aromatic garlic, igniting your senses with each tantalizing bite. With three exceptional sauces to choose from, this pasta recipe promises an unforgettable culinary experience, transforming your kitchen into a haven of flavor exploration.

**Recipes in the article:**

**1. Pasta with Tequila Tomato Lime Sauce:**
- Tequila Tomato Lime Sauce: A vibrant fusion of tequila, tomatoes, lime, and cilantro, this sauce brings a refreshing twist to classic pasta dishes.
- Tequila Lime Shrimp: Plump shrimp sautéed in a zesty tequila lime sauce, creating a succulent and flavorful seafood addition to the pasta.

**2. Pasta with Creamy Pesto Sauce:**
- Creamy Pesto Sauce: A classic Italian sauce made from fresh basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil, offering a rich and aromatic flavor profile.
- Creamy Pesto Chicken: Tender chicken breasts smothered in a velvety pesto sauce, resulting in a juicy and flavorful protein complement to the pasta.

**3. Pasta with Arrabbiata Sauce:**
- Arrabbiata Sauce: A spicy tomato sauce featuring crushed red pepper, garlic, and herbs, delivering a fiery kick that tantalizes the taste buds.
- Arrabbiata Sausage: Savory sausage sautéed in a spicy arrabbiata sauce, adding a hearty and piquant element to the pasta dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PASTA WITH TEQUILA LIME CREAM SAUCE



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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

PASTA WITH TEQUILA, AVOCADO AND SHRIMP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 large tomatoes, cored and seeded
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound fettuccine
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold
1/2 cup tequila
1 avocado, seed removed, peeled and diced
1 bunch cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Puree tomatoes in a blender until smooth, adding a tablespoon or 2 of water if dry. Reserve.
  • Fill a large stockpot with water and bring to a rolling boil. Add salt and pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain in a colander.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over high heat. Saute shrimp with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes until pinkorange, about 1 minute per side. Add tequila and flambe. With a slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to a platter, leaving butter in pan.
  • Add reserved tomato puree, bring to a boil and cook until reduced by about one third. Adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Break apart remaining butter into small pieces and stir into sauce along with shrimp. Once smooth, remove from heat, and ladle over bowls of warm fettuccine. Garnish with avocado and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.

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.

PASTA WITH TEQUILA LIME CREAM SAUCE



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This fettuccine recipe features a cream sauce made with lime juice tequila, white wine vinegar, shallot, garlic, green onions, Roma tomatoes, and cilantro.

Provided by Eileen Goltz

Categories     Dairy

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup lime juice
½ cup tequila
¼ cup white wine vinegar
1½ cup plus 2 Tablespoons whipping cream
1 shallot finely minced
3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
3 Tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon cornstarch
16 oz. fettuccine pasta
5 green onions, finely chopped
5 diced Roma tomatoes
Cilantro

Steps:

  • In a saucepan combine the garlic and shallots with the tequila, lime juice and vinegar. Cook until reduced to about 1/4 cup. Add the cream and cook until reduced by 1/2. Strain out garlic and shallot if desired.Return sauce to heat and whisk in butter. In a small bowl mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water until smooth. Whisk into sauce to thicken it.This recipe can be doubled or tripled.Pasta: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 cilantro, if desired. You can also top the pasta with grilled fish.

TEQUILA CHICKEN PASTA



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Chicken and veggies in a tomato tequila lime sauce over pasta. My husband LOVES this one, it's great in the summer with margarita's, and can easily be doubled for parties. I recently retried this recipe as I wrote it the first time and noticed something was a little off, so I edited it, I think this works better! Thanks for the feedback!

Provided by kittykat 2

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (8 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into small chunks
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1/2 small white onions or 1/2 small brown onion, sliced
4 ounces tomato sauce
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/2 cup tequila (2-3 healthy splashes)
4 tablespoons oil (for cooking)
3 fresh garlic cloves (minced or pressed)
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup hot water

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet.
  • Cook chicken halfway, about 5-7 minutes om med-high heat.
  • Add pepper, garlic and onion to pan, cook an additional 3-4 minutes or until they begin to soften Season with pepper, onion powder, and cayenne.
  • cook additional 2-3 min on medium heat.
  • At this stage add the lime juice and tequila, distributing evenly. Turn flame to low.
  • Add tomato sauce and stir to coat. At this point add the bouillon to the hot water and dissolve. Add the water 1 tbsp at a time and stir, until the desired consistency is reached.
  • Serve tossed with your favorite pasta, (12-16 oz.).

SHRIMP WITH TEQUILA LIME CREAM SAUCE



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Categories     Shellfish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 ounces Butter
2 ounces olive oil
1 cup onion; - diced
1 Tbl. crushed red pepper
4 oz. tequila
1-1/2 pound jumbo-11-15shrimp ; - peeled and deveined
2 teaspoon lime zest
12 ounces heavy cream
1/4 cup lime juice; - from one whole lime
1/2 tsp.Salt; - to taste
1 tsp. black pepper; - fresh ground
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon tequila; - to finish

Steps:

  • Melt butter in pan with oil. Saute onions and crushed red pepper lightly then add shrimp. Continue to saute until shrimp turn a pink color. Flame with the tequila remove the shrimp from pan and cover. Add the lime zest and heavy cream to the pan then reduce the sauce over medium heat. The sauce should boil lightly and begin to thicken a little. Return shrimp to pan add seasoning to taste and lime juice with a splash of tequila and add cilantro then warm to finish.

PASTA WITH TEQUILA-TOMATO-LIME SAUCE



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An easy weeknight recipe and an interesting variation on plain tomato sauce. Clam juice adds a nice salty bite without tasting 'fishy,' and lime juice lends brightness.

Provided by amanda1432

Categories     Pasta Main Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter
½ onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
½ tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeno pepper
1 (14.4 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 ½ tablespoons tequila
¼ cup water
1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
1 pinch crushed red pepper
¼ pound dried elbow macaroni
1 lime, juiced

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, garlic, and jalapeno; cook until onion is soft and translucent. Stir in tomatoes, tequila, water, clam juice, and red pepper. Bring to a boil, then add macaroni. Cover, and simmer, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in lime juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.7 calories, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 619.1 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

PASTA WITH TEQUILA-TOMATO-LIME SAUCE



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An easy weeknight recipe and an interesting variation on plain tomato sauce. Clam juice adds a nice salty bite without tasting 'fishy,' and lime juice lends brightness.

Provided by amanda1432

Categories     Pasta Main Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter
½ onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
½ tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeno pepper
1 (14.4 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 ½ tablespoons tequila
¼ cup water
1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
1 pinch crushed red pepper
¼ pound dried elbow macaroni
1 lime, juiced

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, garlic, and jalapeno; cook until onion is soft and translucent. Stir in tomatoes, tequila, water, clam juice, and red pepper. Bring to a boil, then add macaroni. Cover, and simmer, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in lime juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.7 calories, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 619.1 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Use fresh tomatoes, limes, and cilantro.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the heat level of the sauce to your preference. Add more or less chili powder or cayenne pepper to taste.
  • If you don't have tequila, you can substitute another type of liquor, such as vodka or white rum.
  • Serve the pasta immediately after it is cooked, while the sauce is still hot and flavorful.
  • Garnish the pasta with fresh cilantro or parsley for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

This pasta with tequila tomato lime sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The combination of tequila, tomatoes, lime, and cilantro creates a flavorful and unique sauce that is sure to please everyone at the table. Serve this pasta with a side of grilled chicken or shrimp for a complete meal.

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