Cajun Spaghetti

Name: Cajun Spaghetti
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup vegetable oil; 8 ounces tomato sauce; 1.25 cups water; 0.25 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 pound small shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 0.5 onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons cold water; 12 ounces spaghetti; 8 green onions, minced

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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!

Recipe by Maurice Tate Jr

Updated on January 22, 2023

close up view of Cajun Spaghetti with red peppers, shrimp and fresh herbs in a pan with a wooden spoon

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 5 mins

Servings:

5

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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

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pour sauce over pasta and sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

585	Calories
25g	Fat
61g	Carbs
29g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 585
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g	32%
Saturated Fat 3g	17%
Cholesterol 138mg	46%
Sodium 845mg	37%
Total Carbohydrate 61g	22%
Dietary Fiber 5g	17%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 29g
Vitamin C 61mg	305%
Calcium 99mg	8%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 667mg	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.