Description
Vegan Cajun Pasta is a creamy and spicy dish that brings the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine to your table in a delightful plant-based way. This simple recipe combines perfectly cooked pasta with a silky coconut milk sauce, seasoned with vibrant Cajun spices, fresh vegetables, and a splash of lemon for brightness. It’s not only easy to make but also an impressive addition to any dinner gathering. Enjoy this satisfying meal that’s bursting with flavor while being completely vegan!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp Cajun spice blend
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of starchy water before draining.
- 2. In a skillet, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and bell peppers until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
- 3. Pour in the coconut milk, nutritional yeast, and Cajun spice; stir to combine and simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 4. Toss the drained pasta into the sauce mixture, coating well. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- 5. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Season to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg