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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (184)

What to Drink?
Wine Riesling
Beer Beer
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: 294 | Total Fat: 7.5g | Cholesterol: 9mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2008 by Lori-Lu Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is delicious! I did use a big can (28 oz) of petite diced tomatoes instead of fresh...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2003 by CHEFKIKI   view full review
This was a fantastically fresh alternative to ordinary pasta sauce. I added some extra...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 2, 2004 by family of five   view full review
This is really great. I have made this recipe many many times! I am just finally getting...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2007 by Alinkochan   view full review
I added some fresh basil to this recipe, along with chicken and shrimp, and it was quite good....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Cory R. King   view full review
This is a very easy to make recipe that is great when you are short on time. The cajun spice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2006 by Sola   view full review
Very good! I reduced the salt to 2 tsp, used 2 tsp of dried parsley and subbed monteray jack...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2007 by Chef Helen   view full review
Delicious. I diced up three fresh garden tomatoes and used one can of low-sodium diced...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2012 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I had to restrain myself from eating too much of this tonight. Yeah, it was that good. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2009 by eileen   view full review
Mmm this is amazing! I one-and-a-halfed this (not quite doubled it if that makes any sense),...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2007 by Mallinda   view full review
Delicious! One of the best things I've made in a while. I used regular tomatoes because I...

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