Description
Creamy Cajun Pasta delivers spicy southern comfort without animal products, bringing zesty New Orleans flavors to plant-based plates. Bold seasonings and rich cashew sauce create a memorable meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound pasta of choice
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 3 cups vegan chicken or vegetable broth
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion, quartered and sliced
- 2–3 medium bell peppers, quartered and sliced
- 4–6 green onions, sliced
Seasonings and Cream:
- 1–3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2–3/4 cup coconut milk or cashew cream
- Optional vegan protein of choice
Instructions
- Warm a spacious cooking vessel over medium heat, introducing thinly sliced onions and allowing them to become translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate colorful bell peppers and sprinkle half the Cajun seasoning, sautéing until slightly softened. Introduce diced tomatoes and continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour uncooked pasta and vegetable broth into the pot, ensuring ingredients are well combined. Cover and simmer on medium heat for 6-10 minutes, periodically stirring to prevent sticking and ensuring even cooking. Add extra liquid if the mixture appears dry.
- Remove from heat and fold in remaining Cajun seasoning, freshly chopped green onions, and velvety plant-based cream. Taste and adjust seasonings to personal preference. Gently mix until sauce reaches a luxurious, creamy consistency.
- Transfer to serving dishes, garnishing with additional green onions if desired. Serve immediately while pasta remains hot and sauce is silky smooth.
Notes
- Use a wide, deep skillet to ensure even cooking and proper vegetable sautéing.
- Chop vegetables uniformly for consistent texture and cooking time.
- Customize Cajun spice level by adjusting seasoning amount to personal heat preference.
- Replace traditional pasta with gluten-free or zucchini noodles for alternative dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg