SPICY SOUTHERN SHRIMP AND PASTA BAKE

Spicy Southern Shrimp and Pasta Bake image

Provided by Jamie Deen

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup finely chopped onions
3/4 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cut into thirds
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 cup frozen sliced okra, thawed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
One 24-ounce jar tomato sauce
1/2 cup cream cheese (4 ounces)
1 pound corkscrew pasta, cooked and drained
2/3 cup plain unseasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a very large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes, or until translucent. Add the shrimp, corn, okra, salt, and Cajun seasoning. Cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the shrimp are almost opaque. Add the tomato sauce and cream cheese and cook, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the sauce is smooth.
Place the pasta in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Pour the shrimp mixture over the pasta and stir well.
Return the skillet to the heat and melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Add the bread crumbs and stir until well coated.
Top the casserole with the bread crumbs and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve immediately.