This Cajun spaghetti features a spicy sauce with shrimp served over a plate of pasta. Add as much or as little heat as you can stand!
Ingredients
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 ¼ cups water
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound small shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- ½ onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 8 green onions, minced
Directions
Step 1
Mix 1/2 cup oil, tomato sauce, 1 1/4 cups water, basil, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a 4- to 6-quart pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low; stir occasionally.
Step 2
Meanwhile, season shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; mix thoroughly and set aside.
Step 3
Warm 2 tablespoons oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir until slightly softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 4
Add vegetables to tomato sauce and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 25 minutes.
Step 5
When sauce has 7 to 10 minutes to cook until completion, add seasoned shrimp to sauce; mix well. Bring heat to medium and stir occasionally.
Step 6
Mix cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water in a small bowl; add mixture to sauce when sauce has 2 minutes left until completion and mix well.
Step 7
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain and place in a serving bowl.
Step 8
Pour sauce over pasta and sprinkle with green onions.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 5 | |
Calories 585 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat25g | 32% |
Saturated Fat3g | 17% |
Cholesterol138mg | 46% |
Sodium845mg | 37% |
Total Carbohydrate61g | 22% |
Dietary Fiber5g | 17% |
Total Sugars6g | |
Protein29g | |
Vitamin C61mg | 305% |
Calcium99mg | 8% |
Iron6mg | 32% |
Potassium667mg | 14% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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