Tropical Pasta

Margarita Time Pasta

"Have a great time entertaining with our Margarita Time Pasta ~ with the perfect recipe for Pasta in a Lemon Shallot Sauce. A perfectly light dish to help you beat the heat while sipping that cool refreshing Margarita." It's 5:00 somewhere, right?

Net wt. 14oz. (7 servings)

Item # 10-32 PWP -- $ 4.00


Paradise is made perfect with our Palm Tree Pasta. Entertaining "on islandtime" has never been more fun! Perfect for your Caribbean theme dinner party! 14 oz. (7 servings per bag) Item # 10-29 PWP-P -- $ 4.00

Entertaining "on islandtime" is more delicious with our fun Flamingo Pasta. Your guests will leave with a smile. A great pasta for yachties or those who long for the tropics... 14 oz. (7 servings per bag) Item # 10-30 PWP-F -- $ 4.00

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This pasta is all natural and made in small batches the old Italian way. Enjoy and have some fun! Included in your package of "Pasta with Personality" are these suggested recipes...

	Asparagus, Lemon & Palm Tree Pasta 14 oz. Palm Tree Paradise Pasta 1 -1 1/2 lbs. Asparagus, trimmed & cut diagonally into 1/2" slices 4 1/2 T. unsalted butter 1 cup + 2 T. heavy cream or light sour cream Freshly grated zest from 1 lemon 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts (optional but delicious) Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Easy recipe instructions on pasta package! Serve this Pasta dish with any number of seafood entrees found in "Tropical Temptations - A Collection of Spirited Recipes for Those Who Long for the Islands"

	Zesty Shrimp, Avocado and Flamingo Pasta Salad 14 oz. Bag Flamingo Pasta 1 - 1 1/2 lbs. Peeled and deveined shrimp Salt 2 - 3 avocados For dressing: 3 celery stalks, chopped 3 green onions, chopped 1/2 cup olive oil 6 T. lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried thyme Hot Sauce - your choice

(Select your choice from Islandtimes Iguana Brand Hot Sauces) Easy recipes instructions on pasta package.

	Lemon Shallot Sauce: 14 oz. Bag of MARGARITA TIME PASTA 1/2-cup oil packed sundried tomatoes, drained & chopped 14 oz. Can quartered artichoke hearts, drained 3 oz. (3 cups packed) fresh spinach leaves, cut or torn Parmesan cheese for topping 1/3 cup minced shallots 1 T. olive oil 1/2 cup lemon juice 2 cups vegetable stock, divided 1-cup dry white wine or apple juice 1 T. cornstarch 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1 t. (or more) dried thyme or 1 T. fresh thyme Zest of 2 lemons Salt & Pepper to taste

In a large skillet or wok, sauté shallots in olive oil over medium heat for about 4 minutes or until translucent. Stir in lemon juice, 1-cup vegetable stock, and wine, and cook for about 10 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch into remaining 1-cup stock until smooth. Slowly pour in to shallot mixture, stirring constantly and cook until sauce is thickened and smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in parsley, thyme, zest, and salt & pepper to taste. Add sundried tomatoes, artichoke quarters, and fresh spinach and stir until spinach wilts. Keep sauce warm. Cook pasta in gently boiling water for approximately 6 minutes until tender bur firm (salt optional). Drain and add to warm sauce. Increase heat to medium high and gently toss pasta to coat evenly. Heat through. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese. Serves 6-8.