Recipe: Cajun Seafood and Noodles (using tomatoes, shrimp, and crab)

CAJUN SEAFOOD AND NOODLES
Source: Betty Crocker's 125 Low-Calorie Main Dishes

6 ounces uncooked medium noodles (about 3 cups)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper (about 1 medium)
1/2 cup chopped onion (about 1 medium)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne red pepper
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained
1 (10 ounce) pkg frozen cut okra, thawed
1 (6 ounce) pkg frozen cooked small shrimp, thawed and drained*
1 (6 ounce) pkg frozen crabmeat, thawed, drained, and cartilage removed

Cook noodles as directed on package; drain.

Heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook bell pepper, onion, parsley, red pepper, black pepper, and garlic 3 minutes, stirring frequently.

Stir in flour and tomatoes; break up tomatoes. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens and boils.

Stir in okra, shrimp, and crabmeat. Cook uncovered 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over noodles.

Servings: 6 (2/3 cup seafood and 1/2 cup noodles each)

*If frozen shrimp and crab are not readily available, canned shrimp and crab are just as delicious.