Description
This creamy vegan Cajun pasta features bold Southern flavors with a plant-based twist, using cashews, Cajun spices, and sautéed veggies for a nutritious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
12 oz penne pasta
1/2 cup raw cashews
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup unsweetened oat milk
1 bell pepper, sliced
1/2 onion, sliced
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Sauté garlic, onion, and bell pepper in olive oil for 5 minutes.
Blend cashews, oat milk, nutritional yeast, spices, and lemon juice until creamy.
Pour blended sauce into pan with vegetables. Simmer 3–5 minutes.
Add cooked pasta. Stir until coated. Heat through.
Top with parsley and optional vegan sausage or tofu. Serve warm.
Notes
Use roasted tofu or vegan sausage for added protein.
Skip oil and sauté in broth for oil-free version.
For gluten-free, use lentil-based pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan American
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan pasta recipes, creamy vegan pasta, cajun vegan dinner