Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta | Gimme Some Oven
"This Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta recipe is made with tender shrimp, colorful veggies, and the most delicious, zesty, creamy alfredo sauce...."
INGREDIENTS
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12 ounces uncooked pasta, any shape (I used penne)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 pound large raw shrimp*, peeled and deveined
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2 medium bell peppers, cored and thinly sliced (I used one red, one yellow)
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1 small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
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1 batch Creamy Cajun Alfredo Sauce (see below)
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1 large handful baby spinach
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optional toppings: thinly-sliced green onions, extra freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
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2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
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4 large cloves garlic, minced or pressed
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1/3 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
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3 cups milk
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1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained
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1 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
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2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, homemade or store-bought
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salt and freshly-cracked black pepper, to taste
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