Title: SPAGHETTI MARTINI
Categories: Pasta, Alcohol, Italian
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 shallots, minced 4 cloves,
garlic 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 4 oz Vodka 3
Tbsp dry vermouth 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice 2 tsp tomato paste 1/2 tsp white
pepper, ground 1/4 tsp whole coriander, ground 1 tsp salt 1 red bell
pepper 1-1/2 cups heavy cream 1/3 cup fresh finely chopped cilantro 3 Tbsp
minced parsley 1 lb fresh spaghetti Sliced Black Olives 6 sprigs
fresh cilantro (as garnish) Crushed red pepper Directions: Heat butter and
oil over medium heat in large saucepan. Add shallots and garlic, and saute
about 2 min. Add the jalapeno and saute 30 sec. Add the tomatoes, Vodka,
vermouth, lime juice, tomato paste, white pepper, ground coriander, and
salt; raise the heat and reduce, stirring frequently for about 3 minutes.
Add the pepper and continue to simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add the cream and
reduce for about 10 minutes. When nearly to the desired consistency, add
the fresh cilantro and parsley, followed by the parmesan and simmer maybe
another minute. Keep mixture warm until served. Serve pasta and top
generously with sauce, freshly grated parmesan, olives and a sprig of fresh
cilantro. Crushed red pepper is optional.
