Who doesn’t like noodles? Pasta is one of those foods that is eaten everywhere in the world in many different ways. I like pasta so much that I am even thinking about making my own from now on. But what is pasta without a good sauce? I believe that the sauce has to be in perfect harmony with the carb rich pasta to create a delicious dish. I don’t think that is very difficult to accomplish, though. I have experimented with different pasta sauces and although I don’t get perfection every time I always get delicious and new combinations.
That’s why I decided (again) to combine my two favorite cuisines for a lunch last week and this spicy tequila “Alfredo” sauce was born. The amounts I used for this sauce made enough for three or four regular servings. This are the ingredients I used for the sauce:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 TBSP paprika
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup tequila (you can use less, I just love tequila)
- 4 asparagus, cut and steamed
- 1 cup broccoli, cut and steamed
Making Alfredo sauce is fairly easy and this sauce was very simple, too. Just melt butter and sour cream in a large saucepan. Add heavy cream and spices and stir well to mix the ingredients. If you want a strong tequila flavor add it just a couple of minutes before you turn the heat off or sooner if you want a milder taste. Reduce heat to low and add cheeses. Turn heat off and add veggies stirring constantly until chesses completely melt. Serve over pasta al dente and enjoy!
This lunch is my entry for a great event called Presto Pasta Night hosted by Ruth. I have seen entries for this event on a lot of blogs I visit, but I always forget to send my entries (there’s even a Facebook group for the event, sweet!) Actually, I have been forgetting about food events lately a lot and I end up missing the deadlines. That’s why I am listing all the food events I am interested in on a Google Calendar that I have embedded on the footer of this blog. If you are hosting a food event or are participating in one and want me to add it to the calendar just contact me by leaving a message on this post and I will add it. I want this calendar to be not only a reminder for my very bad memory, but also a tool for my readers. You might find great recipes and ideas in the events listed. I always learn something new in those delicious events 
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Ruth
Great dish and thanks for sharing with Presto Pasta Night. Now that you’re organized, I do hope to see you there often.
courtney
If the Italians can ue vodka, why cant you use Tequila. Great dish!
Peter
Ben, do we get to do tequila shots with this? Very creative, the sauce sounds delish.
Jen of a2eatwrite
How did it turn out? I wondered about the milk/cream/tequila combination.
Madeleine
Wow! que rico!!!!
Kevin
Pasta with a cream sauce with tequila sounds great!
Peter G
Interesting combination again Ben…was the tequila subtle or did you add it in last minute? I must admit I love alfredo sauce but definitely in moderation these days.
canarygirl
OMG. OMG. Seriously! What time is dinner, Ben? I’m on my way!!! This looks like thee perfect food. I’ll bring the limoncello margaritas!
Bellini Valli
This is a droolworthy Spring dish with the spicy alfredo and asparagus Ben:D
Judy
Great new dish Ben!!! I LOVE tequila as well so this should be right up my alley!
Elle
What a great new twist on pasta sauce! It looks delicious!
Paula
Muy creative, Ben. You’ve inspired me to start emptying out my liquor cabinet. Aquavit-marinated sea bass, anyone?
LisaRene
Looks really good! Cooking with alcohol adds a great dimension to food. I keep hoping someone hosts a “cooking with booze” roundup, that would be fun!