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Creamy Cajun Pasta

Kelly Jensen
This creamy Cajun pasta recipe is bright, spicy, and an absolutely delicious dinner! With onions, bell pepper, and a creamy sauce. A fantastic pasta loaded with flavor, and a great vegetarian/meatless dinner idea.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Pasta
Cuisine American, Cajun, Creole
Servings 8 servings
Calories 323 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Pan or skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces pasta I used cavatappi
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large sweet onion diced
  • 1 jalapeno peppers *see note below
  • 1.5 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 3 ounces tomato paste
  • 14 ounces Diced Tomatoes with juice
  • 1 cup water or vegetable stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1 cup heavy cream *see substitutions below in Notes
  • 2 limes juiced
  • 1/2 bunch parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large pan heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and onions, and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until translucent.
  • Add the chopped bell pepper and jalapeno, along with the Cajun seasoning and stir well to combine.
  • To the sauce, add the tomato paste, diced tomatoes with juices, salt, and the water or vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Once vegetables are tender, remove from heat and add in the coconut milk, lime juice, and fresh parsley.
  • Add the cooked pasta into the sauce, and simmer for 1-2 minutes until pasta is hot and cooked through. Taste, adding salt or pepper as desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Dietary Modifications and Substitutions

  • This recipe is vegetarian. To make it vegan and dairy free, you can swap out the heavy whipping cream for coconut milk.
  • To make this recipe gluten free, ensure you use a certified gluten free pasta, and make sure all seasonings  you use are also certified gluten free.

A Note On Heat

  • The heat from jalapenos is in the seeds and inner membranes. If you want a milder pasta, remove the seeds. If you want a spicier pasta, chop the jalapenos and leave the seeds in.

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 10gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 248mgPotassium: 497mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 3mg
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