Cajun Pasta Fresca

This is such a yummy, spicy dinner! Sometimes, if I'm in a hurry, I will use a large can of diced tomatoes instead of chopping up the fresh. You could also add some chicken to this dish if you would like.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  lb  vermicelli
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  teaspoon garlic, minced
• 13  roma tomatoes, diced
• 1  tablespoon salt
• 1  tablespoon parsley
• 1  tablespoon  cajun seasoning
• 1⁄2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
3. While the pasta water is boiling, in a large skillet over medium heat, briefly saute garlic in oil.
4. Stir in tomatoes and their juice and sprinkle with salt. When tomatoes are bubbly, mash slightly with a fork.
5. Stir in parsley, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes more.
6. Toss hot pasta with tomato sauce, Cajun seasoning, mozzarella and Parmesan.