Cajun Pasta

This dish is probably my ultimate favorite! There are some foods in life that the more you eat them the more you love them and this is definitely one of them. I found this years ago at allrecipes.com

Ingredients:

-  1 lb linguine pasta

- 4 tsp Cajun seasoning (I LOVE this Cajun Seasoning)
- 4 tbls butter
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
-  1 package sliced mushrooms (or more/less)
- 1 green onion, minced
- 1 pint half&half
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp lemon pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
- Optional- Chicken cut into bite size pieces 

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add linguini pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.

Meanwhile, In a large skillet over medium heat melt butter and add green and red bell peppers, sliced mushrooms green onions and cajun seasoning; cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat, and stir in half & half. Season the sauce with basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and ground black pepper, and heat through. Add pasta and serve

If adding chicken follow these directions:
Meanwhile, place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl, and toss to coat. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute chicken in butter until no longer pink and juices run clear, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add green and red bell peppers, sliced mushrooms and green onions; cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat, and stir in half & half. Season the sauce with basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and ground black pepper, and heat through. Add pasta and serve

I like my sauce a little thicker, when you first make this it will seem really runny, so i usually let it sit for 20 mins and then heat it up again real fast. That way the sauce has thickened. This is one dish that is even better for leftovers.... so make a lot!