Spaghetti Martini - 2


Course : Italian
Serves: 6
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Ingredients:


3 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 small shallots -- minced

4 cloves garlic

1 medium jalapeno pepper -- chopped

2 medium tomatoes -- chopped

4 ounces vodka

3 tablespoons dry vermouth

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 teaspoons tomato paste

1/2 teaspoon white pepper -- ground

1/4 teaspoon whole coriander -- ground

1 teaspoon salt

1 medium red bell pepper

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

1/3 cup fresh finely chopped cilantro

3 tablespoons minced parsley

1 pound fresh spaghetti

1 can sliced black olives

6 sprigs fresh cilantro -- (as garnish)
 

Preparation / Directions:


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 as garnish is optional.


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