This meal came together in minutes and it was basically all made in one pot. That makes me very happy since after eating, I only had one pot to wash.
1lb of 100% whole wheat pasta (I used linguine style)
1lb of cleaned shrimp
1 jar (15oz) of Alfredo Sauce
1 medium onion chopped
1 red bell pepper (or red chilies) finely chopped
1-2 green chilies (serranos or jalapenos) seeded and minced
1 medium zucchini diced small
3-4 cloves of garlic grated
1Tbs of olive oil
2Tbs of Cajun seasoning (see recipe below)
seasoning salt or salt to taste
red chili flakes (to taste)
1 cup of low-fat milk
3/4 cup of starching cooking water from the pasta
1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tbs of minced parsley
1-2 cups of frozen green beans (optional)
Directions:
Before making your sauce: Boil your pasta per package instructions in salted water. Stop cooking the pasta 1-2 minutes shy of the full cooking time. You will finish cooking the pasta off in the Creamy Cajun Sauce. Remember to reserve your pasta water before draining. Drain pasta and set aside.
Heat 1Tbs of olive oil in a large pan on medium-high heat. Add your onions, chilies, peppers and zucchini and saute for 2-3 minutes. Then add your grated garlic and saute for another 1-2 minutes.
Then add your chili flakes and Cajun seasoning. You can buy Cajun seasoning or make your own seasoning (recipe below). Saute for 1 minute.
You can add your frozen green beans here if you decide to use them. I thought the creamy sauce would go well with the green beans so I added them.
Next add your bottle of Alfredo Sauce and 1 cup of low-fat milk. Then use the reserved starchy pasta water to rinse out the jar (get every drop of sauce from the jar). Stir well and bring sauce to a simmer.
Next add your cleaned shrimp. Cook the shrimp for a few minutes, but not fully because they will finish cooking with the pasta.
Finally add your cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese and parsley. Toss well with the sauce and shrimp. Allow the pasta to cook for another 2-3 minutes so it finishes cooking.
Then turn off the stove and allow the pasta to sit in the sauce for a few minutes so it has some more time to soak into the noodles. Serve and Enjoy.
Emeril's Creole/ Cajun Seasoning:
2 1/2 Tbs paprika2Tbs salt
2 1/2 Tbs paprika2Tbs salt
2 Tbs garlic powder
1 Tbs black pepper
1 Tbs onion powder
1 Tbs cayenne pepper
1 Tbs dried oregano
1 Tbs dried Thyme
Mix all ingredients in an airtight container and use as needed.
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ReplyDeleteI've never used that brand of sauce, but you make it look so rich and creamy with that amazing dish. Wow.
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the sauce for a semi-homemade meal. I love the spices!
ReplyDeleteDelicious and healthy, great pasta dish!
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite meals...and you did such a great job!!! I Love creamy Alfredo sauce!!!
ReplyDeleteDeliciousness! So colorfull too.
ReplyDeleteYum!I love, love, love pasta and seafood dishes. I will definitely be making this soon! thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteMmm, sounds wonderful! I love the color of this dish, and I adore Cajun spices, so I'd go for this!
ReplyDeleteLooks so good.
ReplyDeleteIt looks delicious! Congratulations on being selected to do the Tastemaker program!
ReplyDeleteI love your shrimp dishes...once again you've cooked them to perfection! And lovely with the pasta, too. Happy Sunday! xo
ReplyDeleteWow Ramona! You really jazzed up that sauce! I need to be more like you. I would have just used the sauce as it with the pasta! It looks scrumptious! And those shrimp! You really kill me with your shrimp! BEAUTIFUL dish! : )
ReplyDeleteI don't usually eat alfredo because it's just too heavy for me. But make it cajun?!?! Sign me up! This looks great. Congrats on being selected for tastemakers program!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun Foodbuzz. This pasta looks so yummy, I love the spices you added in here. YUM!!
ReplyDeleteYou put together a beautiful dish. The Creole in me is always interested in Cajun dishes!
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing, I love shrimp with pasta!! It looks so bright and beautiful, I would love a bite :)
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ReplyDeleteLovely as always, Ramona!! Congrats on Top 9!!!
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