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Cajun Pasta Fresca

SUBMITTED BY: Nicole PHOTO BY: { Heidi }

"This is my absolute favorite dish! If you like food with just a little kick and you are a pasta fan...this recipe is for you!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 89 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound vermicelli pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 13 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. While the pasta water is boiling, in a large skillet over medium heat, briefly saute garlic in oil. Stir in tomatoes and their juice and sprinkle with salt. When tomatoes are bubbly, mash slightly with a fork. Stir in parsley, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes more.
  3. Toss hot pasta with tomato sauce, Cajun seasoning, mozzarella and Parmesan.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2008 by Lori-Lu
This is delicious! I did use a big can (28 oz) of petite diced tomatoes instead of fresh... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2007 by Mallinda
Delicious! One of the best things I've made in a while. I used regular tomatoes because I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Cory R. King
This is a very easy to make recipe that is great when you are short on time. The cajun spice... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2003 by CHEFKIKI
This was a fantastically fresh alternative to ordinary pasta sauce. I added some extra... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2007 by TheNakedChef
Delicious. I diced up three fresh garden tomatoes and used one can of low-sodium diced... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2007 by Alinkochan
I added some fresh basil to this recipe, along with chicken and shrimp, and it was quite good.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2006 by SMALLIE81
This recipe was great tasting and super easy. It doesnt look or sound like that great of a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2006 by Sola
Very good! I reduced the salt to 2 tsp, used 2 tsp of dried parsley and subbed monteray jack... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 2, 2004 by family of five
This is really great. I have made this recipe many many times! I am just finally getting... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2002 by COLEE576