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Creamy Vegan Cajun Pasta
Emily

Vegan Cajun Pasta

This creamy Vegan Cajun Pasta is a flavor-packed comfort dish made with smoky homemade Cajun seasoning, sautéed vegetables, and a dairy-free creamy sauce. Quick, wholesome, and weeknight-friendly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main
Cuisine: Cajun, Fusion
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for spice)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup coconut milk or unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • fresh parsley, for garnish
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, cayenne, black pepper, and salt to make Cajun seasoning.
  2. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant (3–4 minutes).
  4. Add bell peppers and cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle with half of Cajun seasoning. Cook 5–6 minutes until softened.
  5. Stir in coconut milk, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, and remaining Cajun seasoning. Simmer 5–8 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Add cooked pasta to skillet. Toss well to coat and cook another 2–3 minutes. Adjust seasoning.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Adjust the spice level by reducing or increasing the cayenne pepper. Use gluten-free pasta if desired. Coconut milk makes the sauce richer, while almond milk keeps it lighter. Garnish generously with fresh parsley before serving.