*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Spaghetti Martini

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta                            Italian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3      tb            Butter
   1      tb            Olive oil
   2                    Shallots -- minced
   4      cl            Garlic
   1                    Jalapeno pepper -- chopped
   2      md            Tomatoes -- chopped
   4      oz            Vodka
   3      tb            Dry vermouth
   2      tb            Fresh lime juice
   2      ts            Tomato paste
     1/2  ts            White pepper -- ground
     1/4  ts            Whole coriander -- ground
   1      ts            Salt
   1                    Red bell pepper
   1 1/2  c             Heavy cream
     1/3  c             Cilantro -- finely chopped
   3      tb            Parsley -- minced
   1      lb            Fresh spaghetti
                        Black olives -- sliced
   6                    Fresh cilantro sprigs --
                        - for garnish
                        Crushed red pepper (optional)

Heat butter and oil over medium heat in large saucepan. Add shallots
and garlic, and saute about 2 minutes. Add the jalapeno and saute
30 seconds. 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 to 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.


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