Cajun Shrimp Pasta

http://cakebatterandbowl.com

Ingredients:

Shrimp:

1 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon ground thyme

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 pound shrimp, shelled and deveined

1 tablespoon canola oil

Pasta:

1 pound bowtie pasta

1 tablespoon canola oil

1 red onion, chopped

1 green pepper, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes

4 ounces cream cheese

2 ounces goat cheese

1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon adobo sauce from chipotle peppers

1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions:

To prepare the shrimp, mix the paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, and salt in a medium bowl. Add shrimp to the bowl and mix well. Heat canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat, place spiced shrimp in the pan, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, or until shrimp are cooked through and opaque. Remove shrimp from the skillet.

To make the pasta, prepare pasta according to the package directions, drain, and place in a large pot. Heat canola oil over medium high heat in a large nonstick pan and add onion and pepper. Sauté 5 to 7 minutes or until veggies are tender; add garlic and sauté 1 additional minute. Add diced tomatoes, cream cheese, goat cheese, parmesan cheese, adobo sauce, and salt to the pan and stir until all the cheeses have melted. Add the sauce and cooked shrimp to the pot with the cooked pasta and mix well. Makes 6 servings.