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Pasta with Tequila-Tomato-Lime Sauce

By: amanda1432

"An easy weeknight recipe and an interesting variation on plain tomato sauce. Clam juice adds a nice salty bite without tasting 'fishy,' and lime juice lends brightness."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (5)

What to Drink?
	Beer

Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
20 Min

Ready In:
35 Min

Servings (Help)

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeno pepper
1 (14.4 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2 tablespoons tequila
1/4 cup water
1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
1 pinch crushed red pepper
1/4 pound dried elbow macaroni
1 lime, juiced

Directions

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, garlic, and jalapeno; cook until onion is soft and translucent. Stir in tomatoes, tequila, water, clam juice, and red pepper. Bring to a boil, then add macaroni. Cover, and simmer, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in lime juice.