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Cajun Spaghetti

SUBMITTED BY: Maurice Tate, Jr.

"This is a Cajun spicy sauce with shrimp that tastes great over a plate of spaghetti. Add as much or as little heat as you can stand!"

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

Reviewed on may 13, 2004 by MCIANCIO1

This recipe is one of my family's favs. I just cut down the amount of oil. Other than that it... MORE

Reviewed on mar. 30, 2004 by FOSSETTE

Tried this tonight and loved it! We don't eat seafood, so I substituted smoked sausage which... MORE

Reviewed on feb. 20, 2003 by GEORGE LINCOLN

This Stuff is Good!!!!!! MORE

Reviewed on feb. 20, 2003 by ANGELADEBENHAM

This recipe is easy and delicious! I wanted it again the next day!! MORE

Reviewed on dec. 11, 2007 by Cyber Pana

We loved it! I am making it again tonight for my colleages before a 4 hour cram session for... MORE

Reviewed on jan. 19, 2007 by HJN Chef

I absolutely LOVED this receipe!! I honestly didn't think that I would like it but my brother... MORE