Linguine w/ Spicy Shrimp

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8 oz uncooked linguine
2 T butter
1/2 c finely chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 lb peeled & deveined medium shrimp
1 1/2 t Cajun seasoning
1/2 t ground red pepper
1/8 t salt
1/2 c half-and-half
1/2 c chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt & fat. Drain. Place pasta in a large bowl; keep warm.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; saute 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and tomatoes; saute 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Sprinkle shrimp w/ Cajun seasoning, red pepper, and salt. Add shrimp mixture to pan; saute 3 minutes or until shrimp are almost done; remove from heat. Stir in half-and-half. Pour shrimp mixture over pasta; toss. Sprinkle w/ parsley. Yield: 4 servings (serving size; 1 1/4 cups).
Cal 436; Fat 12.1g; Fiber 2.7g