Description
Creamy Cajun Pasta is a rich, flavorful dish that combines spice and creaminess in every bite, making it perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (red and green)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: Chicken or shrimp (1 cup cooked)
Instructions
- 1. Boil the Pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook penne according to package instructions until al dente.
- 2. Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add diced onions and bell peppers; sauté until soft.
- 3. Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 4. Create the Sauce: Pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously. Gradually add Cajun seasoning to evenly distribute flavors.
- 5. Toss in Pasta: Drain cooked penne and add it to the sauce mixture. Mix well to coat all noodles.
- 6. Add Cheese: Sprinkle in freshly grated Parmesan cheese and stir until fully melted into the sauce.
Notes
- For added protein, consider including cooked chicken or shrimp.
- Adjust spice levels by modifying the amount of Cajun seasoning used.
- Feel free to incorporate other vegetables like spinach for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg