Cajun Pesto Pasta A Weeknight Shrimp Tuna Fiesta

Ingredients

• 1 pound (454g) pasta (penne, fusilli, or your favorite shape)
• Water
• Salt
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil or unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound (454g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 (5 ounce / 142g) can tuna in oil, drained, spicy
• 1/2 cup (120ml) homemade or store-bought pesto
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to your spice preference!)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup (30g) grated Parmesan cheese (or Eden cheese)
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)