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Cajun Vegan Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 520
A flavorful and creamy vegan pasta dish infused with Cajun spices, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 12 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
  • 1 cup raw cashews, soaked
  • 1.5 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes, drained

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water for 8-12 minutes, then drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
  • Blend soaked cashews with vegetable broth and nutritional yeast until smooth.
  • Sauté onion in olive oil until soft, then add bell pepper and garlic, cooking until peppers soften.
  • Stir in Cajun seasoning, then add diced tomatoes and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Pour cashew cream into skillet, simmer until thickened, then add cooked pasta and toss to coat. Serve garnished with parsley if desired.

Notes

Adjust seasoning to taste and add more pasta water if needed for desired sauce consistency.
Calories: 520kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cajun, Pasta, Vegan