spicy shrimp fettuccine in creamy tomato sauce

EAST MOLINE, IL
Updated on May 25, 2013

So so Good!!!

prep time 5 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds uncooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • - cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 pounds fettuccine pasta
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion
  • 4-5 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 28 ounces can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

How To Make spicy shrimp fettuccine in creamy tomato sauce

  • Step 1
    Sprinkle shrimp generously with cayenne pepper and cook on the grill until pink. While shrimp is cooking cook fettuccine until al dente, drain and set aside.
  • Step 2
    In large frying pan or dutch oven caramelize chopped onion in butter (season with salt and pepper). Add minced garlic and cook for another minute or two be careful not to burn garlic. Add chicken broth to onion mixture and simmer for about 5 minutes. Now add crushed tomatoes, paste, salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Let simmer another few minutes. Add heavy cream and simmer five minutes. Now add pasta and parmesan cheese to sauce and let simmer for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Toss in shrimp. Serve adding fresh basil sprinkled over the top of pasta.

Discover More

Category: Pasta
Category: Seafood
Culture: Italian
Keyword: #shrimp
Keyword: #cajun
Keyword: #fettuccine
Ingredient: Seafood
Method: Stove Top

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