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Vegan Cajun-Style Pasta

A creamy, spicy, and 100% vegan Cajun-style pasta loaded with vegetables and bold flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Cajun, Vegan
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegan Cajun-Style Pasta
  • 12 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 bell peppers (red and yellow), sliced
  • 1 zucchini, chopped (optional)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 13.5 oz can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ cup vegetable broth
  • fresh parsley or green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pot for pasta
  • Wooden spoon
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until al dente, then drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
  2. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
  3. Add bell peppers and zucchini; cook until tender.
  4. Stir in Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and salt.
  5. Pour in coconut milk, tomato paste, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice; simmer to thicken.
  6. Add pasta to the sauce and toss until coated; thin with broth or pasta water if needed.
  7. Garnish with parsley or green onions and serve warm.

Notes

This vegan Cajun pasta is creamy, spicy, and ready in 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights.