This Creamy Cajun Spice Pasta is simple, flavourful and ready in under 30 minutes! Made with bell peppers, mushrooms and pasta with Cajun Seasoning is an easy soulful meal!
It’s creamy, cheesy and loaded with rustic Cajun spice!
This pasta dish has a creamy cajun sauce that coats every bite you have. It makes for the perfect weekend binge. The flavour combination is just perfect! You can have a restaurant quality dish at home, in your pyjamas and binge watch a TV series with your family!
Creamy Cajun Spice Pasta has always had my heart and soul!
My dad is always saying that he doesn’t like pasta dishes, it never stops me from making more pasta dishes. Pasta is my comfort food, it satisfies me! It warms my heart and calms my mind. Who else can relate?
Trust me this is not your regular pasta dish, it is simply more than that! If my dad, who doesn’t like pasta enjoyed this dish, then definitely it is not your regular pasta dish. It is loaded with fresh and colourful vegetables such as bell peppers and mushrooms, cream and lots of parmesan cheese and not to forget lots of Cajun seasoning!
What is Cajun Spice?
Cajun spice is a rustic seasoning blend that originated in Louisiana, the home of Cajun cooking! Everyone tends have their own view on it, but it’s a rustic spicy blend featuring lots of paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, pepper and oregano.
What ingredients do I need for Creamy Cajun Spice Pasta?
This easy creamy cajun pasta recipe is an easy weeknight or weekend meal and requires ingredients that are easily available in any pantry.
- Spaghetti
- Olive Oil
- Mushrooms
- Bell Pepper
- Cajun Spice
- Half and Half
- Parmesan Cheese
- Oregano
- Salt and Pepper
I personally enjoy eating spaghetti, but you can use any shape of pasta you like for this recipe! Shells, linguine, penne, fettuccine, you name it! If the sauce is not thick enough, you can use cornstarch slurry to get the right consistency.
Can Creamy Cajun Spice Pasta be made in advance?
The longer this dish sits, the better it will taste as the flavour will enhance. But keep in mind that the pasta won’t be as creamy as when you first make it as the spaghetti will absorb all the cajun spice sauce. To avoid this from happening, I suggest you make the pasta sauce ahead of time but only cook and mix in the spaghetti when ready to serve. This will prevent the pasta from absorbing the creamy cajun spice sauce. This way the pasta will taste fresh, creamy and delicious!
If you have any leftovers, don’t worry! Store the remaining pasta in an airtight container and refrigerate it for up to 4 days. Now your weekday meal prep is sorted!
Serve this Creamy Cajun Spice Pasta with the Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken Salad or the Homemade Garlic Bread.
If you have any suggestion please do leave a comment below and don’t forget to tag me on Instagram if you make this dish – SpoonfulStoriesbyIshanaPassi
Creamy Cajun Spice Spaghetti
Course: Main Dish, VegetarianDifficulty: Easy4
servings10
minutes20
minutes30
minutesMade with bell peppers, mushrooms and pasta with Cajun Seasoning is an easy soulful meal!
Ingredients
1 packet uncooked spaghetti
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp cajun seasoning
1 red bell pepper sliced
1 cup mushroom chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 1/2 cup half and half
1 cup parmesan cheese grated
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 tsp oregano
Directions
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until it is al dente and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add in the bell peppers and mushrooms. Sprinkle the cajun seasoning, salt, pepper and oregano. Saute for about 5 minutes or until fragrant.
- Add the garlic and stir. Cook for 20-30 seconds until garlic becomes fragrant.
- Add the half and half and let it come to a boil. Stir in the parmesan cheese.
- Add the spaghetti and stir everything together.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.