Creamy Tequila Pasta
A velvety pasta dish that blends smoky bacon, zesty tequila, and rich cream for a comforting yet adventurous flavor. The sauce is silky with a hint of heat from chili flakes and finishes with butter and parmesan.
Maker: Jujumao
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Ingredients
- 1 1/10 lb bacon
- 1 yellow onion
- to fry oil
- 5 garlic
- to taste chili flakes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/4 cup tequila
- 2 pack Nestle All Purpose Cream
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 pack pasta
- 6 butter
Instructions
- 1Heat a large skillet over medium‑high heat and add a drizzle of oil.
- 2Add the cubed bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until the fat renders and the pieces are crisp, about 6‑8 minutes; transfer the bacon to a paper‑towel‑lined plate and set aside for garnish.
- 3In the same pan, add the sliced garlic, diced onion, and chili flakes; sauté until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 3‑4 minutes.
- 4Stir in the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes to deepen its flavor.
- 5Carefully pour in the tequila, then ignite with a long lighter or match to flambé; let the flame subside and the alcohol evaporate, about 1 minute.
- 6Reduce the heat to medium and add the two packs of cream, stirring continuously to create a smooth base.
- 7Gradually whisk in the grated parmesan cheese until fully melted and the sauce is glossy; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; reserve ½ cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
- 9Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, pour in the reserved pasta water, and toss in the small butter cubes; stir vigorously until the butter melts and the pasta is evenly coated.
- 10Return the crisp bacon to the skillet, sprinkle additional parmesan if desired, and give a final quick toss.
- 11Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with extra chili flakes or fresh herbs if preferred.
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- How long does it take to make Creamy Tequila Pasta?
- About 35 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Creamy Tequila Pasta recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Creamy Tequila Pasta recipe come from?
- It was shared by Jujumao on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.