• 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

1. -- Prepare pasta according to directions on package.
2. -- In bowl, season raw shrimp with all the seasonings; set aside.
3. -- In a shallow pan, saute garlic and onion in some cooking oil.
4. -- Add shrimp and cooked it it starts to turn pink.
5. -- Add tomato sauce and paste. Stir.
6. -- Season with salt & pepper to tastes.
7. -- Add bell pepper strips. Cook through.
8. -- When pasta is cooked & drained, add to pan.
9. -- Toss to combine. Plate & garnish with cheese.

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!