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                      Spaghetti Martini - Serves 6

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta                            Italian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  3      tablespoon    Butter
  1      tablespoon    Olive oil
  2                    Shallots -- minced
  4      Cloves        -- garlic
  1                    Jalapeno pepper -- chopped
  2      md            Tomatoes -- chopped
  4      ounce         Vodka
  3      tablespoon    Dry vermouth
  2      tablespoon    Fresh lime juice
  2      teaspoon      Tomato paste
    1/2  teaspoon      White pepper -- ground
    1/4  teaspoon      Whole coriander -- ground
  1      teaspoon      Salt
  1                    Red bell pepper
  1 1/2  cup           Heavy cream
    1/3  cup           Fresh finely chopped
                       cilantro
  3      tablespoon    Minced parsley
  1      pound         Fresh spaghetti
                       Sliced Black Olives
  6      Sprigs        fresh cilantro (as
                       garnish)

(59 min left), (H)elp, More? 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.

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