How to Make Cajun Spaghetti - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a deliciously spicy and flavor-packed pasta dish, then look no further than Cajun Spaghetti. This dish is a celebration of the bold and vibrant flavors of Cajun cuisine, with its rich blend of spices and seasonings. It's the perfect meal for anyone who loves a little heat and a lot of flavor in their food.

What makes Cajun Spaghetti so unique is the combination of traditional Cajun ingredients with the classic Italian pasta dish. This fusion of cuisines creates a...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 5

  • 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

    585 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 138mg
    • Sodium: 845mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 61g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 61mg
    • Calcium: 99mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 667mg