Pasta With Tequila Lime Cream Sauce

Note from Cheri: This rich sauce is perfect over pasta, but it's also great on grilled fish or chicken., making it a versatile addition to your cooking repetoire. Serve with southwest style side dishes and perhaps a margarita!

Sauce 1/2 cup lime juice 1/2 cup tequila 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1 1/2 cup plus 2 T cream 1 shallot finely minced 3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed 3 T butter 1 tsp. corn starch Pasta 12 oz. fettucine pasta 4 green onions, finely chopped 4 diced roma tomatoes Options Grilled chicken, shrimp or salmon

Serves 4 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 1/2. Strain out garlic and shallot if desired. Return sauce to heat and whisk in butter. Mix corn starch 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 cilantro, if desired. You can also top the pasta with grilled chicken, shrimp or salmon (I like to marinade the grilled meats in lime/honey marinade before grilling) for a heartier meal.