SPICY SHRIMP FETTUCCINE IN CREAMY TOMATO SAUCE

Spicy Shrimp Fettuccine in Creamy Tomato Sauce image

Provided by Melissa Turner

Categories Seafood

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lb uncooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
cayenne pepper
1 1/2 lb fettuccine pasta
4 Tbsp butter
1 large onion
4-5 clove minced garlic
1 1/2 c chicken broth
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 can(s) tomato paste
1 1/2 Tbsp cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 pt heavy cream
1 1/2 c grated parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil

Steps:

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.
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.