Cajun Spaghetti

Name: Cajun Spaghetti
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 8 ounces tomato sauce; 1 cup water; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 pound small shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 fluid ounce cold water; 12 ounces spaghetti; 8 green onions, minced

16 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound small shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 fluid ounce cold water
12 ounces spaghetti
8 green onions, minced

Directions

1

In a 4 to 6 quart pot over medium heat, mix 4 ounces oil, tomato sauce, 8 to 12 ounces water, basil, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to medium-low after reaching a boil; stir occasionally.
2

Season shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; mix thoroughly and reserve.
3

In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, warm 1 ounce oil and add green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion and garlic for 3 to 5 minutes; stir occasionally.
4

Add vegetables to tomato sauce and cook over medium heat. After 3 minutes reduce heat to low and cook for 20 to 25 minutes; stir occasionally.
5

When sauce has approximately 7 to 10 minutes to cook until completion, add seasoned shrimp to sauce; mix well. Bring heat to medium and stir occasionally.
6

In a small dish, mix cornstarch and 1 ounce cold water; add mixture to sauce when sauce has 2 minutes left until completion and mix well.
7

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 and place in a serving bowl.
8

Pour sauce over pasta and sprinkle with green onions; serve.