RCI-SC.004.0039.001
Spicy Cajun Pasta Sauce
Spicy Cajun Pasta Sauce from the Recidemia collection
Prep15 min
Cook12 min
Total27 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- 2 ounces
- 1 tablespoon
- onion½ cupcut in large chunks
- green peppers½ cupdiced in large pieces
- red peppers½ cupdiced in large pieces
- ⅛ teaspoon
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
- 1 unit
- 1 unit
Method
1
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2 minutes
2
Add chopped garlic to the hot oil and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.
3
Add the onion chunks and diced green and red peppers to the pan, stirring to coat with oil.
4
Sauté the vegetables for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and the onions become translucent.
6 minutes
5
Sprinkle the cayenne pepper over the vegetables and stir well to distribute evenly, cooking for about 1 minute to bloom the spice.
1 minutes
6
Pour in the chicken stock and V-8 juice, stirring to combine all ingredients.
7
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
5 minutes
8
Prepare the cornstarch slurry by mixing 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2-3 tablespoons of cold water until smooth and lump-free.
9
Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce while stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
1 minutes
10
Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
3 minutes
11
Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the spice and seasoning as desired.
12
Remove from heat and serve immediately over cooked pasta, or keep warm until ready to serve.