Cajun Spaghetti Recipe

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Cajun Spaghetti
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Directions:

  1. In a 4 to 6 quart pot over medium heat, mix 4 ounces oil, tomato sauce, 8 to 12 ounces water, basil, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to medium-low after reaching a boil; stir occasionally.
  2. Season shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; mix thoroughly and reserve.
  3. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, warm 1 ounce oil and add green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion and garlic for 3 to 5 minutes; stir occasionally.
  4. Add vegetables to tomato sauce and cook over medium heat. After 3 minutes reduce heat to low and cook for 20 to 25 minutes; stir occasionally.
  5. When sauce has approximately 7 to 10 minutes to cook until completion, add seasoned shrimp to sauce; mix well. Bring heat to medium and stir occasionally.
  6. In a small dish, mix cornstarch and 1 ounce cold water; add mixture to sauce when sauce has 2 minutes left until completion and mix well.
  7. 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 and place in a serving bowl.
  8. Pour sauce over pasta and sprinkle with green onions; serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 991.42 Kcal (4151 kJ)
Calories from fat 454.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.54g 78%
Cholesterol 65.76mg 22%
Sodium 2824.61mg 118%
Potassium 603.5mg 13%
Total Carbs 116.37g 39%
Sugars 12.27g 49%
Dietary Fiber 6.56g 26%
Protein 21.34g 43%
Vitamin C 68.9mg 115%
Vitamin A 1.5mg 49%
Iron 29.8mg 166%
Calcium 94.9mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 211.98 Kcal (888 kJ)
Calories from fat 97.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.81g 78%
Cholesterol 14.06mg 22%
Sodium 603.93mg 118%
Potassium 129.04mg 13%
Total Carbs 24.88g 39%
Sugars 2.62g 49%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g 26%
Protein 4.56g 43%
Vitamin C 14.7mg 115%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 49%
Iron 6.4mg 166%
Calcium 20.3mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 23.2
    Points
  • 27
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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