Reviewed: Jul. 28, 2007

I tried this recipe for the first time.It was just too spicy and didn't have much flavor otherwise. I don't understand,in my opinion it was completely over rated.

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Reviewed: Jul. 27, 2007

Very good, nice enough for company. Substituted greek seasoning for cajun as my family can't handle anything hot. I thickened with cornstarch and milk at the end as one reviewer suggested. Also skipped the shallots and green onion and used plain white onion that I had on hand, and added fresh mushrooms. Delish!

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Reviewed: Jul. 25, 2007

excellent recipe. I used whole wheat pasta which was great.

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eera

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Reviewed: Jul. 24, 2007

I used 1/2 tps of cajun and it was perfect. I could not find Orecchiette so I used something similar and we loved it. Even better the next day.

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Zeke

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Home Town: Holladay, Utah, USA

Living In: North Salt Lake, Utah, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 22, 2007

thought it was exellent,used swiss chard instead of spinach (have a garden full of it) but followed the recipe. sprinkled parmassen cheese lightly. will do again for friends

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Reviewed: Jul. 19, 2007

This is really good. I followed other reviewers' suggestions and cut the cajun spice and pepper in half, but I shouldn't have. It wasn't very spicy at all. I'm from Texas, so maybe I'm just used to spice, but the recipe probably would have been perfect if I followed it exactly.

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betsyjane

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Reviewed: Jul. 17, 2007

This dish was outstanding! I modified it just a bit by doing what the last reviewer mentioned: I cooked the pasta (used a different pasta as I couldn't find Orecchiette in the store), then set aside. Then I used a lot less butter (probably 1 1/2 TB) and 1 TB olive oil in the pan. I added the shrimp and cajun (used a full 1 1/2 teaspoons)and sauted for 1 minute. Then i added the onions and garlic and sauted for a few more minutes. Finally i added the canned tomatoes (drained first), then white wine and spinach (increased to 2 - 3 cups of spinach), and pasta. COoked covered for 6 minutes or so and then i was done. I actually forgot the black pepper, but there was plenty of spiciness and it wasn't missed. served it to my fiance and mom with crusty garlic bread and salad and it was a winner! Very spicy but not insanely so. For people who love spicy food this is perfect! For people who are more sensitive to spice, just reduce cajun seasoning to 1/2 teaspoon. Yum!!!

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Amy

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Reviewed: Jul. 17, 2007

VERY GOOD! I couldn't find orecchiette pasta so I used bowties. Added some chopped asparagus. The leftovers were delicious cold from the fridge!

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Jackie

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Reviewed: Jul. 17, 2007

We loved this dish. The seasonings, 1-1/2 tsp. Louisiana Cajun seasoning and 1 tsp. black pepper were perfect. I did, however, make a few simple changes to suit our diet and my ease of preparation. Campanelle for the Orecchiette, I couldn't find the Orecchiette, 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter and 2 Tbsp. olive oil, a 14 oz. can of Hunt's diced tomatoes, drained, and a 1 lb. bag of frozen, all-ready cooked, shelled, and deveined shrimp. I think next time I make it, I will add 2 - 3 cups of spinach. I really liked it and more would have been nice. The sauce is very light and thin, but oh-so flavorful and we liked it that way, especially with the warmer summer weather. I will definitely be making this again very soon.

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Mrs.B.

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Reviewed: Jul. 16, 2007

Excellent! Not too spicy at all!(but...my cajun spice mix may be a bit stale) Makes a wonderful sauce! Plan to serve with lots of nice crusty bread (I sure wish I had!) Very easy (once all the onion-slicing is done).

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HSILCOX

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Reviewed: Jul. 14, 2007

I made this for dinner last night and it was fantastic. I followed the recipe exactly and it was great. Quick and easy to toss together. I would serve this at a dinner party as well. Salad, a glass of white wine and some garlic bread -- is all it needs to round it out. My boyfriend took the leftovers to work and 2 people asked for the recipe. Thanks - this ones a keeper!

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Sue Logsdon

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Reviewed: Jul. 14, 2007

This is a great recipe, but in my opinion, WAY too much Cajun seasoning! I would suggest using less than a teaspoon--any more, and it dominates the entire recipes, and there are a lot of great flavors in it. I could find the orichette (?), so we just used rotini.

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MARSHMALO

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Reviewed: Jul. 13, 2007

Orecchiette are a distinctive Puglian type of pasta shaped roughly like small ears, hence the name (orecchio, ear, orecchiette, little ears). They're about 3/4 of an inch across, slightly domed, and their centers are thinner than their rims, a characteristic that gives them an interestingly variable texture, soft in the middle and somewhat more chewy outside. I cut down on the spice alot in this recipe, too. The family is not real keen on spicey.

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Reviewed: Apr. 30, 2007

Fabulous recipe that is always a winner with guests and easy for during the week too. I love this recipe - it is absolutely one of my favorites!

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Reviewed: Apr. 7, 2007

We loved this dish! I tweeked the preparation a bit, starting with only two tablespoons of butter, and added about one tablespoon of olive oil to the pan. I then added my cajun spice seasoned shimp, sauted for a minute, then the onions and garlic. I added the wine, allowed for a few minutes to cook off the alcohol, and added a can of diced tomatoes, pasta, and spinach. More cajun seasoning, and viola! a smashing dish. Thanks for a great recipe!

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GOURMET631

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Reviewed: Mar. 4, 2007

I thought there was way too much pepper. My husband really liked it as is. Next time, I will use half the pepper and may even double the tomatoes.

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Kate K.

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Reviewed: Apr. 2, 2006

This is a great recipe, I did change it up, used olive oil not butter and I also grill the shrimp before hand. It was very good.

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violet

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Reviewed: Sep. 10, 2005

Loved this! I only used 2t cajun spice and 1t pepper, and our lips are still burning. Soooo good. I added 1c of fresh sliced mushrooms with the shallot/onions/garlic. And I used defrosted cooked shrimp (adding them right at the end to warm through). I will definitely make this dish again!

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Living In: Livonia, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 5, 2005

I used 1 1/2 TEASPOONS Cajun spice and 1 teaspoon of black pepper, allowed the sauce to reduce, and served over rice. I felt like a superstar chef. My husband, who is a professional chef, loved it. I will certainly make this again. It's so easy!

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Reviewed: Apr. 19, 2005

One of our favorite recipes. I have no idea how people eat it with all of the spices, I always half the Cajun and pepper. And I can never feed 6 people with it either, more like 2-4.

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