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!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 294 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 pound vermicelli pasta
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 13 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

Toss hot pasta with tomato sauce, Cajun seasoning, mozzarella and Parmesan.