Best 5 Creamy Cajun Pasta Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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Are you craving a flavorful and indulgent pasta dish that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than the tantalizing creamy Cajun pasta recipe by Tasty. This delectable dish combines the bold flavors of Cajun spices with the richness of a creamy sauce to create a truly unforgettable culinary experience. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and let's embark on a taste adventure with the creamy Cajun pasta recipe by Tasty.

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CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA



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Make and share this Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lorac

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
4 ounces linguine, cooked al dente
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (your recipe, Cajun Seasoning Mix or store-bought)
2 tablespoons butter
1 thinly sliced green onion
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chicken in butter or margarine until chicken is tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Reduce heat add green onion, heavy cream, tomatoes, basil, salt, garlic powder, black pepper and heat through.
  • Pour over hot linguine and toss with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 719.1, Fat 41.1, SaturatedFat 24, Cholesterol 198.6, Sodium 816.8, Carbohydrate 47.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.1, Protein 39.3

ONE-POT CAJUN PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: olive oil, chicken breasts, andouille sausage, garlic, yellow onion, red pepper, green pepper, mushroom, pasta, chicken broth, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, cajun seasoning, green onion, cayenne pepper, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 chicken breasts, diced
8 oz andouille sausage, or smoked sausage, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ yellow onion, sliced
1 red pepper, sliced
1 green pepper, sliced
2 cups mushroom
16 oz pasta, 1 box, of your choice, we used linguine
5 cups chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
green onion, optional, for garnish
cayenne pepper, equal parts
onion powder, equal parts
paprika, equal parts
garlic powder, equal parts
salt, equal parts
pepper, equal parts

Steps:

  • Pour olive oil into the pot.
  • Add diced chicken breast to the pot, cover with cajun seasoning, and stir until the chicken is evenly seasoned.
  • Add sliced sausage and stir. Cook the meat on medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Once the meat is cooked, add in the garlic, onion, peppers, and mushrooms, and stir. Continue stirring for 3-5 minutes as the veggies cook down.
  • Add the dry pasta to the pot (if using long, thin noodles, break in half), then pour in the chicken broth. Stir until everything is well-mixed.
  • Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, keep covered bring the heat down to a simmer for 10 minutes (stirring every two minutes).
  • NOTE: If there still extra chicken broth, you can discard it, cook longer until the liquid evaporates, or add a little cornstarch to thicken the liquid.
  • Lastly, add heavy cream and parmesan and stir until your pasta is well blended. Stir in parmesan cheese.
  • Garnish with green onions, more parmesan, a sprinkle of cajun seasoning (if you want some extra spice), and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 654 calories, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 6 grams

CREAMY CAJUN PASTA



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This Cajun Pasta recipe is naturally dairy-free, and you get to control the spice level! It's vegetarian as written, but you can customize it with any add-ins you love.

Provided by Megan Gilmore

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces penne pasta ((gluten-free, if needed))
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ((12 grams))
1/2 red onion (, chopped (140 grams))
2 bell peppers ((I use red & green; 128 grams each))
4 ounces cremini mushrooms (, chopped (117 grams))
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (, reserve juices for sauce)
salt & pepper
1/2 cup raw cashews ((65 grams))
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika ((or regular paprika))
Pinch of cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil (I add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water), then cook the pasta according to the directions on the package. When it's done cooking, drain and set aside.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a separate large skillet. Saute the onion, peppers, and mushrooms until they start to soften, about 5 to 8 minutes. Season the veggies with a 1/2 teaspoon of salt as you stir, and keep this on medium-low heat, so you can stir together the spice blend as the veggies cook.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the Cajun spice blend. Start with just a pinch of Cayenne pepper, because you can always add more later, but you can't undo spice! An 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne pepper makes this dish quite spicy, so I recommend starting with less than that.
  • To make the creamy sauce, drain the juices from the can of diced tomatoes directly into your blender. To this, add in the cashews, a 1/4 cup of water, and a 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Blend until very smooth, with no visible cashew pieces remaining.
  • Once the veggies are tender, add in the spice blend and stir briefly. Then, add in the diced tomatoes, creamy sauce, and the pasta, and toss well.
  • Taste the pasta, and adjust any seasoning, as needed. You can add more salt to boost the flavor, some freshly ground black pepper, and another pinch of cayenne pepper, if you like things spicier, or a little more smoked paprika, for more of a smoky flavor. Serve warm, with any extra garnishes you like. (I added chopped green onions and cilantro.) Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 kcal, Carbohydrate 54 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 11 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY CAJUN PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: unsalted butter, spicy italian sausage, kosher salt, medium yellow onion, jalapeño, garlic, tomato paste, McCormick® Jazzy Spice Blend, dried pasta, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, mushroom, fire-roasted tomato, chicken stock, cream cheese, scallions

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 lb spicy italian sausage, cut into rounds
kosher salt, to taste
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons McCormick® Jazzy Spice Blend
1 lb dried pasta, penne
1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
8 oz mushroom, stemmed and sliced
14 ½ oz fire-roasted tomato, 1 can
4 cups chicken stock
5 oz cream cheese, cubed
2 scallions, thinly sliced for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter over medium heat until just bubbling. Add the sausage and then season with salt. Brown for 2 minutes on 1 side, then stir and brown on the other side for 2 minutes more.
  • Add the onion, season with salt, and cook for 2 minutes, until starting to soften. Add the jalapeño, garlic, and tomato paste. Stir to distribute the tomato paste. Add the Jazzy spice blend and stir to combine.
  • Add the pasta, red and green peppers, mushrooms, and salt and stir to combine. Pour in the tomatoes and stock. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, until the pasta is cooked through and the peppers are tender but not mushy.
  • Mix in the cream cheese to create a thick, creamy sauce.
  • Serve garnished with scallions, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 887 calories, Carbohydrate 83 grams, Fat 52 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 12 grams

SAUSAGE PASTA WITH CAJUN CREAM SAUCE



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I needed to use up some ingredients in my refrigerator, so I threw together this dish with a cajun cream sauce. It's delicious and everyone loves it. -Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 package (14 ounces) smoked sausage, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions, adding asparagus during the last 4 minutes of cooking. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in cream, Parmesan cheese, Creole seasoning and pepper; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes., Drain pasta mixture, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water; add to sausage mixture. Toss to coat, gradually adding enough reserved cooking water to reach desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 calories, Fat 26g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 909mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

Tips:

  • Mise en place is key: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients prepped and measured out. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven: You'll need a large pot or Dutch oven to cook the pasta and sauce in. Make sure it's big enough to hold all the ingredients comfortably.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: Al dente means "to the tooth" in Italian, and it refers to the ideal texture for cooked pasta. It should be slightly firm to the bite, not mushy.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When you're cooking the chicken and sausage, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Use a flavorful broth: The broth you use to make the sauce will have a big impact on the flavor of the dish. Use a broth that you enjoy the taste of, such as chicken broth, vegetable broth, or seafood broth.
  • Season the sauce to taste: Once the sauce is simmering, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, or other spices.
  • Serve immediately: Creamy Cajun pasta is best served immediately, while the pasta is still hot and the sauce is creamy. You can garnish it with fresh parsley or green onions.

Conclusion:

Creamy Cajun pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's packed with flavor, from the spicy Cajun seasoning to the creamy sauce, and it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish at home and enjoy a taste of Louisiana in your own kitchen.

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