Spicy Shrimp and Pasta Bake with Jalapeno Cream Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 Tablespoon  Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 Cup each, onions, bell peppers, and celery (trinity)
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 package pasta of your choice
• 1/2 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain , rinse, and place in large bowl.

2. In large skillet, saute the "trinity" in 2 Tablespoons olive oil, for 5 minutes.

3. Add shrimp and continue to saute for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

4. Make cream sauce (recipe below) and add to shrimp. Pour over pasta and mix well. Place in a greased casserole, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and bake @ 350 for 20 minutes or until bubbly.


Jalapeno Cream Sauce

 

• 1 or 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped fine
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 Tablespoon vegetable oil
• Salt to taste
• 1/3 Cup whipping cream
• 2/3 Cup light sour cream

 

Saute peppers and garlic in medium skillet, in oil over low heat, stirring frequently, for about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients. Mix well.

Makes 1 1/4 cups.