Shrimp and Pasta in a Tomato-Chile Cream Sauce

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 pound linguine
• 1/4 cup kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup finely chopped jalapeno
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Essence, recipe follows
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
• 1 cup grated Pepper Jack cheese
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking water
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 11/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon onion powder