Recipe Details
Ingredients
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½(16 ounce) packageuncooked rotini pasta
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1tablespoonolive oil
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1cuptasso ham, cut into matchsticks
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2tablespoonsminced garlic
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¾cupchopped onion
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½cupchopped green bell pepper
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¼cupchopped green onions
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¼cupchopped celery
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1tablespoonchopped fresh basil
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1tablespoonchopped fresh thyme
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1tablespoonCajun seasoning blend (such as Tony Chachere’s)
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¼teaspoonhot sauce (such as Tabasco)
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2cupsheavy cream
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½cupgrated Parmesan cheese
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1poundpeeled and deveined shrimp
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¼cupchopped fresh parsley
Cooking Directions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Add shrimp; cook until hot, then toss with pasta. Sprinkle with parsley to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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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 |
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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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