Cajun Spaghetti Recipe

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Brief

Servings: 5

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Cajun Spaghetti Recipe

Ingredients

½ cup vegetable oil

8 ounces tomato sauce

1 cup water

¼ teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon salt

1 pound small shrimp

peeled and deveined

1 green bell pepper

chopped

1 red bell pepper

chopped

½ onion

chopped

3 cloves garlic

minced

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1 fluid ounce cold water

12 ounces spaghetti

8 green onions

minced

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

In 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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

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

Nutritional Information

Cajun Spaghetti Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 584.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 29g 58%

Carbohydrates: 61g 20%

Dietary Fiber: 4.8g 19%

Sugars: 6.2g

Fat: 25g 38%

Saturated Fat: 3.4g 17%

Cholesterol: 138mg 46%

Vitamin A Iu: 1649.7IU 33%

Niacin Equivalents: 14.7mg 113%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 27%

Vitamin C: 61mg 102%

Folate: 198.6mcg 50%

Calcium: 98.8mg 10%

Iron: 5.7mg 32%

Magnesium: 90mg 32%

Potassium: 667.4mg 19%

Sodium: 845mg 34%

Thiamin: 0.8mg 80%

Calories From Fat: 224.7

*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.