Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Total Time: 1 hr 1 min Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 46 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb vermicelli or 1 lb linguine
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup peeled and diced tomato
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped green onion

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to packaging; drain and set aside.
• 2 meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. add onion and cook 4 minutes, until softened. add garlic, thyme, cayenne, pepper and basil; cook on low for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 3 add hot sauce, worcestershire sauce, tomato, sugar, and broth. bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook 30 minutes, until liquid is reduced by half. season with salt, if desired.
• 4 in a separate small skillet, heat butter over medium heat. add shrimp and cook 2 minutes, until light pink. add to pasta sauce and cook 5 minutes, stirring to combine thoroughly. add the cooked pasta and toss well with the grated cheese. serve topped with fresh grated cheese and green onions.