Cajun Spaghetti

Recipe View In a 4- to 6-quart pot, combine 1/2 cup vegetable oil, tomato sauce, 1 1/4 cups water, dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and stir occasionally. (Cook time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Meanwhile, season shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; mix thoroughly and set aside. (Prep time: 3 minutes)

Recipe View Warm 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, and garlic. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

Recipe View Cook and stir until vegetables are slightly softened, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. (Cook time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Add the sautéed vegetables to the tomato sauce mixture and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. (Cook time: 3 minutes)

Recipe View Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. (Cook time: 25 minutes)

Recipe View When the sauce has 7 to 10 minutes left, add the seasoned shrimp; mix well and bring the heat to medium, stirring occasionally until shrimp are pink and cooked through. (Cook time: 8 minutes)

Recipe View In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water to form a slurry. (Prep time: 1 minute)

Recipe View When the sauce has 2 minutes left, add the cornstarch slurry and mix well, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. (Cook time: 2 minutes)

Recipe View Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. (Cook time: 9 minutes)

Recipe View Drain the spaghetti and place it in a serving bowl.

Recipe View Pour the flavorful Cajun shrimp sauce over the spaghetti and sprinkle with minced green onions. Serve immediately and enjoy! (Prep time: 2 minutes)