Drunken Chocolate Garlic & Jalapeno Pasta with Shrimp
If you are looking to make a dish with the most incredible flavor profiles, this is it. Shrimp is optional. Either way, the flavors, including the sweetness of the Chocolate Wine, really pop. This with a salad is all you really need for an unforgettable delicious dinner. Oh, the rest of the bottle of Chocolate Wine is a must have for dessert.
Ingredients
1 lb pasta shells or noodles
¼ cup Chocolate Wine
4 Tbl olive oil, divided
3 Tbl garlic, chopped
1/3 cup Burning Asphalt Sauces (BAS) Sliced Jalapeño Peppers
1/3 cup Twisted Vine Gardens (TVG) Drunken Chocolate BBQ & Marinade Sauce
2 cups Gruyère cheese, grated
1 lb shrimp (optional)
Cook pasta based on directions on package. Add the Chocolate Wine to the water when boiling. Drain and reserve ½ cup of the pasta water. In a large skillet heat 2 Tbl. of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and BAS Sliced Jalapeño Peppers and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the cooked pasta shells, reserved pasta water, 2 Tbl. Olive oil, TVG Drunken Chocolate BBQ & Marinade Sauce and cheese. Turn the heat up to medium-high and stir continuously (add shrimp – optional). When the excess liquid has totally evaporated, this dish is ready to serve. Enjoy!
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