One-Pot Vegan Creamy Cajun Pasta
by Karissa's Vegan Kitchen
Spicy and creamy vegan cajun pasta made in just one pot!
Servings: 6
Calories: 488kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter or oil
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 4 cups vegetable stock or broth
- 4 oz vegan cream cheese
- 10 oz vegan chicken strips
Instructions
- In a large pan or pot, melt the vegan butter on medium heat. Saute the onions for 2-3 minutes, then add in the vegan chicken strips and cook until browned on both sides (about 6-8 minutes.)
- Stir in the cajun seasoning and cook for another minute. This really brings out the flavors!
- Pour in the pasta and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil on high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and let simmer for about 11-13 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
- Turn the heat off. Mix in the tomato paste and cream cheese. Stir in additional vegetable stock if needed.
- Serve warm! Top with green onions and vegan parmesan if desired.
Notes
This dish is spicy! Reduce the cajun seasoning by half if you prefer a more mild flavor.
Recipe inspired by Budget Bytes.
Nutrition
Calories: 488kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 998mg | Potassium: 263mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1168IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg