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Cajun Seafood Pasta

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1/2- 1 ½ teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 cup chopped parsley
  • ½ pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • ½ pound scallops (or all shrimp)
  • ½ cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound dry fettuccine pasta

Instructions

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  • Meanwhile, pour cream into large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until just about boiling. Reduce heat, and add herbs, salt, peppers, onions, and parsley. Simmer 7 to 8 minutes, or until thickened.
  • Stir in seafood, cooking until shrimp is no longer transparent. Stir in cheeses, blending well.
  • Drain pasta. Serve sauce over noodles.