Cajun Pasta Fresca

          

This is my absolute favorite dish! If you like food with just a little kick and you are a pasta fan…this recipe is for you!

Original recipe makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1 pound vermicelli pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
13 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • PREP

    5 mins

  • COOK

    20 mins

  • READY IN

    25 mins

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. While the pasta water is boiling, in a large skillet over medium heat, briefly saute garlic in oil. Stir in tomatoes and their juice and sprinkle with salt. When tomatoes are bubbly, mash slightly with a fork. Stir in parsley, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes more.
  3. Toss hot pasta with tomato sauce, Cajun seasoning, mozzarella and Parmesan.

Nutrition

Calories: 294 kcal
Carbohydrates: 46.2 g
Cholesterol: 9 mg
Fat: 7.5 g
Fiber: 3.2 g
Protein: 12.2 g
Sodium: 1178 mg

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