Shrimp and Fettuccine

medium shrimp , peeled and deveined

fettuccine or linguine noodles , prepared al dente , according to package directions

to 2 tablespoons of olive oil

diced tasso, ham, andouille or other smoked sausage

green onions , sliced

( 14 ounce ) can of artichokes , drained and quartered

( 2 ounce ) jar of pimentos , drained

chopped fresh thyme

chopped fresh oregano

paprika

garlic powder

to 1/2 teaspoon of big flake Creole seasoning (like Zatarain's Big & Zesty), or to taste

Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper ,

unsalted butter

Sprinkle of red pepper flakes