Cajun Spaghetti
Perfect for lunch or dinner.
Recipe Summary Cajun Spaghetti
This is a Cajun spicy sauce with shrimp that tastes great over a plate of spaghetti. Add as much or as little heat as you can stand!Ingredients | Vegetable Jollof Spaghetti½ cup vegetable oil8 ounces tomato sauce1 cup water¼ teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon ground black pepper1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (Optional)1 teaspoon salt1 pound small shrimp, peeled and deveined1 green bell pepper, chopped1 red bell pepper, chopped½ onion, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced2 teaspoons cornstarch1 fluid ounce cold water12 ounces spaghetti8 green onions, mincedDirectionsIn a 4 to 6 quart pot over medium heat, mix 4 ounces oil, tomato sauce, 8 to 12 ounces water, basil, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to medium-low after reaching a boil; stir occasionally.Season shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; mix thoroughly and reserve.In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, warm 1 ounce oil and add green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion and garlic for 3 to 5 minutes; stir occasionally.Add vegetables to tomato sauce and cook over medium heat. After 3 minutes reduce heat to low and cook for 20 to 25 minutes; stir occasionally.When sauce has approximately 7 to 10 minutes to cook until completion, add seasoned shrimp to sauce; mix well. Bring heat to medium and stir occasionally.In a small dish, mix cornstarch and 1 ounce cold water; 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 for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and place in a serving bowl.Pour sauce over pasta and sprinkle with green onions; serve.Info | Vegetable Jollof SpaghettiServings: 5 Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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