Cajun Pasta Fresca Recipe
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Cajun Pasta Fresca

By: Nicole  
"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!"

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What to Drink?

Wine Riesling
Chilled Non-Alcoholic Special Lemonade
Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 272 | Total Fat: 6.1g | Cholesterol: 5mg

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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 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 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 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 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2009 by Roxanne J.R. 
Nice light pasta dish and very quick to put together which is a definite plus. I enjoyed it,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2007 by Chef Helen 
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
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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

 
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