Cajun Shrimp And Pasta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. shrimp
1/2 lb. butter, melted
3/4 c. onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 Tbsp. parsley
1/4 c. sherry
1 1/4 to 2 Tbsp. cayenne pepper
1 to 1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
1 1/2 c. spaghetti sauce
1/3 c. ham (1/4 lb.)
1/4 lb. mushrooms
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Saute (except shrimp) ingredients up to parsley until onions are tender.
Add 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 1/4 to 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper, almost 1/4 cup sherry, 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce, 1/3 cup ham, and 1/4 pound mushrooms.
Saute 1 hour. (You can freeze sauce now.)
Add shrimp saute.
Serve over 1/3 (16 ounce) box fettuccini or rice.