Spaghetti Martini - 1
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Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 8
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3      tablespoons   butter
     1/4  teaspoon      whole coriander -- ground
   1      tablespoon    olive oil
   1      teaspoon      salt
   2                    shallots -- minced
   1                    red bell pepper
   4      cloves        -- garlic
   1 1/2  cups          heavy cream
   1                    jalapeno pepper -- chopped*
     1/3  cup           finely chopped cilantro
   2      medium        tomatoes -- chopped
   3      tablespoons   minced parsley
   4      ounces        vodka
   1      pound         fresh spaghetti
   3      tablespoons   dry vermouth
                        sliced black olives
   2      tablespoons   fresh lime juice
   6      sprigs        fresh cilantro -- (as ga
   2      teaspoons     tomato paste
                        crushed red pepper
     1/2  teaspoon      white pepper -- ground
 

Preparation:

* but not seeded Heat butter and oil over medium heat in large saucepan. Add shallots and garlic; and sauté‚about 2 minutes Add the jalapeno and sauté‚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.