Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta

This creamy Cajun shrimp pasta dish packs plenty of veggies to lighten up the creamy sauce. The Cajun spice gives this dish a little kick, and the sour cream adds a nice tang to the cream sauce that coats the shrimp.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound raw large raw shrimp (26-30 shrimp), peeled and deveined
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cajun seasoning
  • 12 ounces fettuccine, preferably whole-wheat
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 bunch scallions
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup reduced-sodium vegetable broth
  • ½ cup half-and-half
  • 1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon salt