What's a good cajun spicy pasta recipe?

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Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe





Ingredients


4 ounces linguine pasta


2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves


2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning


2 tablespoons butter


1 red bell pepper, sliced


1 green bell pepper, sliced


4 fresh mushrooms, sliced


1 green onion, chopped


1 cup heavy cream


1/4 teaspoon dried basil


1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper


1/4 teaspoon salt


1/8 teaspoon garlic powder


1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper


1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese





Directions


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.


Place the chicken and the Cajun seasoning in a plastic bag. Shake to coat. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the chicken in butter or margarine until almost tender (5 to 7 minutes).


Add the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, mushrooms and green onion. Saute and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat.


Add the cream, basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and ground black pepper. Heat through. Add the cooked linguine, toss and heat through. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and serve.





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Spicy Cajun Scallops %26amp; Angel-Hair Pasta





Pam cooking spray, for grilling spray


1 cup heavy cream


2 tablespoons cajun seasoning, divided (Use more if desired)


1 lb large scallops (about 16)


1 large head of garlic, cut in half crosswise


6 roma tomatoes, cut in half


8 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed


12 ounces angel hair pasta, cooked according to package directions


1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley





Spray grate of outdoor grill, utensils and 2 large metal skewers with Pam for Grilling Spray.


Preheat grill to medium heat.


Whisk together heavy cream and 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning in heavy saucepan.


Simmer on grill until slightly reduced, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.


Thread scallops onto prepared skewers.


Sprinkle scallops well with remaining Cajun seasoning; set aside.


Spray garlic, tomatoes and asparagus well with cooking spray.


Grill until well marked on each side; set aside to cool.


Grill scallops about 4 minutes on each side or until opaque.


Pop garlic out of skin; chop garlic cloves and tomatoes.


Cut asparagus into diagonal slices.


Toss vegetables with scallops, hot cooked pasta, Cajun cream sauce and parsley.


If using wooden skewers, soak in water at least 30 minutes before using to prevent them from burning.


Snap off the woody stems of asparagus before grilling.


Use toothpicks to connect stalks and make an asparagus 'raft' for easiest grilling.





JMWhat's a good cajun spicy pasta recipe?
Spicy Cajun Pasta Recipe








6 ounces EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil)


1 yellow onion, minced


2 cups vegetable stock


7 medium-sized garlic cloves, crushed


6 cups skinned and diced Roma tomatoes


(canned is fine too)


1 cup of string carrots (usually you can buy them already in strings)


1 yellow bell pepper (cut in strips)


1 green bell pepper (cut in strips)


3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves


1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano leaves


handful of cajun seasoning


1 tbsp. cayenne pepper


Salt and freshly ground black pepper


1 tbsp. kosher salt





Directions


Cut bell peppers and carrots into strings.


Dice onions and garlic.


In a larg saucepan, heat olive oil. Add onion and cook over medium to low heat until transparent.


Add garlic and cook until almost brown.


Then add tomatoes, vegetable stock, bell peppers, carrots, cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper and cook for 1/2 hour over low to medium heat stiring every few minutes. (don't let it burn on the bottom of the pan)


In a large stock pot, fill with water about 2/3 full, and add 1 tbsp. kosher salt and stir. Let boil, then add pasta noodles. Boil al dente.


Back to the sauce...Add the 2/3 of the basil and all of the oregano and continue to cook for another 1/2 hour.


Sauce should reduce down to a farely thick consistancy.


Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Turn off heat.


Drain pasta, and put back in the stock pot.


Add 3 tbsp. EVOO, and dice a little basil and mix.


Add sauce to pasta noodles and stir...


NOW EAT!!!


****add chicken, shrimp, or crab meat for extra fun! I also like to add some garlic bread to the feast! :)


tip: if adding shrimp or crab meat, don't mix it in the sauce ahead of time.


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