Sizzling Shrimp & Spicy Tasso Pasta!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • ½(16 ounce) packageuncooked rotini pasta

  • 1tablespoonolive oil

  • 1cuptasso ham, cut into matchsticks

  • 2tablespoonsminced garlic

  • ¾cupchopped onion

  • ½cupchopped green bell pepper

  • ¼cupchopped green onions

  • ¼cupchopped celery

  • 1tablespoonchopped fresh basil

  • 1tablespoonchopped fresh thyme

  • 1tablespoonCajun seasoning blend (such as Tony Chachere’s)

  • ¼teaspoonhot sauce (such as Tabasco)

  • 2cupsheavy cream

  • ½cupgrated Parmesan cheese

  • 1poundpeeled and deveined shrimp

  • ¼cupchopped fresh parsley

Cooking Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Stir rotini into boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.

  2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in tasso and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, onion, green pepper, green onions, and celery. Cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add basil, thyme, Cajun seasoning, and hot sauce; cook for 1 minute.

  3. Pour in cream and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in Parmesan cheese. Cook and stir until sauce begins to thicken slightly, about 3 minutes.

  4. Add shrimp; cook until hot, then toss with pasta. Sprinkle with parsley to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories860
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
55g
70%
Saturated Fat
31g
154%
Cholesterol
312mg
104%
Sodium
1178mg
51%
Total Carbohydrate
53g
19%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
40g
79%
Vitamin C
28mg
31%
Calcium
264mg
20%
Iron
4mg
20%
Potassium
837mg
18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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