Tequila Turkey Fettuccini

By Guy Fieri - 2008 Fabulous Food Show

Introduction:

Ingredients:

1 oz. olive oil

1/4 red onion (julienne)

1/2 tablespoon jalapeno (minced)

1 tablespoon garlic (minced)

5 oz. turkey breast (cooked, sliced)

1 oz. tequila

1/2 oz. lemon juice (fresh recommended)

4 oz. heavy cream (non-sweetened)

1 tablespoon cilantro (chopped)

2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (grated)

2 lime wedges (garnish)

2 sprigs cilantro (garnish)

2 tablespoons roma tomato (diced/garnish)

1 teaspoon black pepper (fresh cracked for garnish)

9 oz. fettuccini pasta (cooked)

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions:

In saute pan with high heat, add olive oil, onions and jalapeno and saute until translucent.  Add garlic and continue to saute for 2 minutes.  Add turkey, lightly mix ingredients, careful not to break up turkey too much.

Deglaze pan with tequila, pouring around the edge of the saute pan.  Add cream, lemon juice, cilantro.  Toss together, then add pasta, and toss ingredients while adding Parmesan cheese.  Nest pasta on plate, pour sauce over pasta.  Lay sprigs of cilantro over top, sprinkle tomatoes on top, and crack pepper around the rim of the plate.