Cajun Shrimp Penne Pasta

• 1 lb penne pasta
• 1/2 lb shrimp, deveined and shelled
• 1 cup cream
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/4 lb bacon, chopped
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
• 1 ounce fresh grated parmesan cheese
• salt
• pepper

1. Cook penne paste until al dente. Drain and let cool.
2. In a saute pan heat olive oil and add bacon. Cook until bacon is crisp. Remove bacon and set aside, but leave grease in saute pan.
3. Add onions and garlic to bacon grease and cook until golden.
4. Remove onions and garlic, set aside with bacon.
5. Add shrimp and cook until done.
6. Turn heat to low, return bacon, onion, and garlic to pan.
7. Add paprika, red chili pepper flakes, and penne pasta.
8. Add cream and parmesan cheese.
9. Add salt and pepper to taste.

penne pasta, shrimp, cream, garlic, onion, bacon, paprika, olive oil, red chili pepper, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cajun-shrimp-penne-pasta-160543 (may not work)