Cajun Shrimp Penne Pasta with Parmesan Cream Sauce

Name: Cajun Shrimp Penne Pasta with Parmesan Cream Sauce
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 package Penne Pasta; 15-20 small, peeled and deveined shrimp; 1/2 cup small diced roma tomatoes (optional); Green onion chopped (optional); 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 cups shredded parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon ground black pepper; Oil for cooking shrimp; to taste Salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons butter

Raven @ShugieSweetz143

Decatur, Alabama

This can be made with Smoked Sausage, Chicken or Steak. Anything you like :)

Raven @ShugieSweetz143

Decatur, Alabama

This can be made with Smoked Sausage, Chicken or Steak. Anything you like :)

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Ingredients

1 packagePenne Pasta
15-20small, peeled and deveined shrimp
1/2 cupsmall diced roma tomatoes (optional)
Green onion chopped (optional)
2 tablespoonsCajun seasoning
1 cupheavy cream
2 cupsshredded parmesan cheese
1 tablespoonground black pepper
Oil for cooking shrimp
to tasteSalt and pepper
2 tablespoonsbutter

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Steps

1

Boil pasta according to package directions. Drain.
2

In sauce pan heat heavy cream, butter until hot but not boiling.
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Add parmesan, salt and pepper to taste. You can add cajun seasoning if you like.
4

Reduce to low and stir until smooth and creamy.
5

In saute pan, heat small amount of oil to medium high heat.
6

Cook shrimp until browned and cooked through.
7

Toss in cajun seasoning to coat.
8

Toss pasta with cream sauce to coat. I usually double the sauce :)
9

Place in serving dish. Arrange shrimp on top.
10

Sprinkle with diced tomatoes and extra shredded parmesan cheese. Can use green onions also.
11

Serve with salad or bread.
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Note: A easy version of sauce is Ragu Garlic Parmesan or Alfredo Sauce. It is found with the spaghetti sauces in the grocery store. Works well if time and money is tight. :)

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Raven @ShugieSweetz143

on November 07, 2017 11:25

Decatur, Alabama

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