Cajun Shrimp Penne Pasta with Parmesan Cream Sauce
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To get started with this recipe, we must first prepare a few components. You can cook cajun shrimp penne pasta with parmesan cream sauce using 11 ingredients and 12 steps. Here is how you cook that.
Ingredients
The ingredients needed to make Cajun Shrimp Penne Pasta with Parmesan Cream Sauce:
Prepare 1 package Penne Pasta
Make ready 15-20 small, peeled and deveined shrimp
Prepare 1/2 cup small diced roma tomatoes (optional)
Take Green onion chopped (optional)
Make ready 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
Prepare 1 cup heavy cream
Get 2 cups shredded parmesan cheese
Make ready 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
Take Oil for cooking shrimp
Make ready to taste Salt and pepper
Make ready 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
Steps to make Cajun Shrimp Penne Pasta with Parmesan Cream Sauce:
Boil pasta according to package directions. Drain.
In sauce pan heat heavy cream, butter until hot but not boiling.
Add parmesan, salt and pepper to taste. You can add cajun seasoning if you like.
Reduce to low and stir until smooth and creamy.
In saute pan, heat small amount of oil to medium high heat.
Cook shrimp until browned and cooked through.
Toss in cajun seasoning to coat.
Toss pasta with cream sauce to coat. I usually double the sauce :)
Place in serving dish. Arrange shrimp on top.
Sprinkle with diced tomatoes and extra shredded parmesan cheese. Can use green onions also.
Serve with salad or bread.
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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