Cajun Lovers' Pasta Bowl Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 lb heart-shaped pasta cooked
- 4 ounce butter
- 1/4 c. diced onions
- 2 Tbsp. chopped garlic
- 1/2 c. diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 c. diced green bell pepper
- 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 Tbsp. Tabasco brand Pepper Sauce
- 1 3/4 c. marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 c. shredded Pepper Jack cheese
Directions
- Heat butter in a large pot. Add in onions, garlic, and red and green peppers. Saute/fry covered for 10 min. Add in marinara sauce, Cajun seasoning and Tabasco brand Pepper Sauce. Cook sauce for 20 min, allowing all flavors to bloom.
- Toss 4 c. of pasta with 1/2 c. of sauce. Top with 2 Tbsp. of cheese. Dish may include toppings such as blackened chicken, shrimp, Andouille sausage, Tasso ham, catfish or possibly other proteins.
- This recipe yields 6 servings for two people to share.
- Comments: A hot, spicy offering designed to be shared by two people on Valentine's Day.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 125g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 213 | |
| Calories from Fat 154 | 72% |
| Total Fat 17.47g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 10.26g | 41% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium 435mg | 18% |
| Potassium 307mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 12.92g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.6g | 9% |
| Sugars 7.61g | 5% |
| Protein 1.96g | 3% |
