Cajun Shrimp Pasta

• 1 lb vermicelli or 1 lb linguine
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup peeled and diced tomato
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped green onion

1. Cook pasta according to packaging; drain and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook 4 minutes, until softened. Add garlic, thyme, cayenne, pepper and basil; cook on low for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, tomato, sugar, and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook 30 minutes, until liquid is reduced by half. Season with salt, if desired.
4. In a separate small skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook 2 minutes, until light pink. Add to pasta sauce and cook 5 minutes, stirring to combine thoroughly. Add the cooked pasta and toss well with the grated cheese. Serve topped with fresh grated cheese and green onions.

vermicelli, olive oil, onion, fresh garlic, thyme, cayenne, black pepper, basil, hot sauce, worcestershire sauce, tomato, sugar, chicken broth, butter, shrimp, parmesan cheese, green onion

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cajun-shrimp-pasta-488195 (may not work)