Fettuccine al cilantro

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsCilantro leaves
3tablespoonsButter
½cupDark Mexican beer
Salt
1cupWhipping cream
¾cupChicken stock
4Shallots, minced
teaspoonGround cumin
Freshly ground pepper
1poundsCooked 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.