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CAJUN SHRIMP & PASTA
Cajun Shrimp & Pasta
Here's a recipe that has a slight heat to it, but doesn't sting! I like cajun food and this recipe uses shrimp, a favorite food of my husbands!
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PrintINGREDIENTS
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 cup of sliced bell pepper strips
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 paprika
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- pinch of thyme
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- penne pasta
- shredded italian cheese blend for garnish
DIRECTIONS
-- Prepare pasta according to directions on package.
-- In bowl, season raw shrimp with all the seasonings; set aside.
-- In a shallow pan, saute garlic and onion in some cooking oil.
-- Add shrimp and cooked it it starts to turn pink.
-- Add tomato sauce and paste. Stir.
-- Season with salt & pepper to tastes.
-- Add bell pepper strips. Cook through.
-- When pasta is cooked & drained, add to pan.
-- Toss to combine. Plate & garnish with cheese.
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Here's a recipe that has a slight heat to it, but doesn't sting! I like cajun food and this recipe uses shrimp, a favorite food of my husbands!
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