Spicy Shrimp Pasta

Submitted by Erin Lucia

1lb linguine
1lb shrimp, peeled and cleaned
2 tbsp butter, not margarine
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup green onions
3 or 4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp creole or Cajun seasoning, Tony Chachere's
1 pint whipping cream
1 cup dry white wine
2/3 cup fresh Parmesan cheese
1-2 tsp crushed red pepper
2/3 cup parsley
2 plum tomatoes, chopped

Cook linguine (you can use regular spaghetti instead of linguine) according to package, keep warm.

Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired; set aside

Melt butter in a large skillet; add olive oil, green onions and garlic. Saute until tender. Stir in Cajun seasoning; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.

Stir in shrimp and whipping cream; reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes, stirring often. Stir in wine; simmer 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in linguine, Parmesan cheese, and crushed red pepper; cook mixture, stirring gently, until thoroughly heated. Stir in parsley; serve immediately.