Fettuccine al cilantro
6 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | cups | Cilantro leaves |
| 3 | tablespoons | Butter |
| ½ | cup | Dark Mexican beer |
| Salt | ||
| 1 | cup | Whipping cream |
| ¾ | cup | Chicken stock |
| 4 | Shallots, minced | |
| ⅛ | teaspoon | Ground cumin |
| Freshly ground pepper | ||
| 1 | pounds | Cooked fresh fettuccine |
Directions
Combine cilantro and chicken stock in food processor or blender and puree.
Heat butter in saucepan. Add shallots and saute lightly. Add beer. Boil mixture until reduced to about 3 tbs. Add cilantro mixture and cumin.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reduce again and add cream. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes, then pour sauce over pasta. Makes 6 to 8 servings.