Best Pasta With Creamy Cajun Sauce Recipes

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CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA



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This Cajun Chicken Pasta is ridiculously creamy, packed with warm spicy flavor, and, to top it all off, it's cheesy too! This easy pasta dinner, filled with juicy bites of chicken, is one of our favorite restaurant style dishes to make at home.

Provided by Jessica - The Novice Chef

Categories     Pasta & Pizza

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

12 ounces penne pasta
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup diced white onion
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
4 large cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon paprika powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper**, more or less depending on taste
1 ½ pounds chicken breast tenders, cut into bite size pieces
1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly shredded
1 cup heavy cream
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
¼ cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Boil 6 cups of water in a large pot over high heat and cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain the pasta, rinse with cold water (so it doesn't clump, can also toss a little olive oil on it to prevent clumping) and set aside.
  • While the pasta is cooking, add the butter, olive oil and onion to a large pot over medium-high heat and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent.
  • Add the red bell pepper, garlic, Cajun seasoning, basil, paprika, ground black pepper, salt and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine and cook for 3 more minutes or until the bell pepper starts to become soft.
  • Add the chicken and stir and cook for another 6-8 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Add the parmesan, heavy cream, cream cheese and chicken broth and stir and cook for 8-10 minutes or until the sauce starts to thicken and the cream cheese has fully melted.
  • Add the cooked and drained pasta and stir to coat pasta with sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then serve with freshly chopped parsley on top, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 786 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 141 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 51 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, SaturatedFat 22 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 2063 grams sodium, Sugar 5 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams unsaturated fat

CREAMY CAJUN SHRIMP PASTA



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Cajun Shrimp Pasta recipe that makes for the BEST pasta dinner that is ready in under 30 minutes! Buttery cajun shrimp in a creamy cajun sauce mixed with pasta. An easy pasta dish packed with so much flavor!

Provided by Valentina Ablaev

Categories     Easy

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 oz penne pasta
1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp cajun seasoning (divided)
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (plus more to serve)
2 Tbsp parsley to garnish ( (optional))

Steps:

  • Cook the penne pasta in a pot of salted water until al dente according to package instructions. Drain the water and cover the pasta to keep warm.
  • Coat the shrimp with 1 Tbsp of the cajun seasoning. In a deep skillet, heat 1 Tbsp oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and saute for about 1-2 minutes per side, or until the shrimp is no longer translucent, remove from skillet and cover to keep warm.
  • In the same skillet, melt 2 Tbsp butter with the minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Add in the diced tomatoes and saute for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Pour in the heavy whipping cream, remaining 1 Tbsp cajun seasoning and grated parmesan cheese. Bring to a simmer then reduce to medium/low heat and continue 2-3 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
  • Add the shrimp and pasta back into the skillet and stir until noodles are coated in sauce and everything is heated through. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 289 mg, Sodium 745 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PASTA WITH CAJUN CREAM SAUCE



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This is not for the diet conscious! This is a great side for chicken or shrimp, and served with steamed broccoli. Sub chicken broth for the wine and bouillon, ir desired.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Cajun

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb dry pasta (I like rigatoni)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
1 cup white wine
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning (or creole-use your favorite)
1 tablespoon sweet smoked paprika
salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 pint heavy cream
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In large stockpot, boil water for pasta.
  • In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and saute for 2 minutes. Add garlic, saute additional 1 minute.
  • Stir chicken bouillon into white wine and add to pan.
  • Using a wooden spoon, scrape any brown bits off the bottom of the pan. Let the wine reduce to half - about 3 minutes.
  • In the meantime, cook your pasta to the al dente stage.
  • Add cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, pepper, and tomato paste to the sauce. Stir.
  • Add heavy cream. When the cream mixture is almost bubbling, turn heat to low. Let the crème mixture reduce to half - about 5 minutes.
  • Drain the pasta very well - add pasta to the crème sauce.
  • Toss with freshly chopped parsley and Parmesan.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1022.9, Fat 56.5, SaturatedFat 30.9, Cholesterol 174.1, Sodium 432.8, Carbohydrate 96.4, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 6, Protein 23.4

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.

CAJUN SEAFOOD PASTA



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This recipe is a hot one, but delicious! If you are weak of tongue, then divide the amounts of peppers in half. Better to add more than spoil your creation! Bay scallops are preferred, but the larger sea scallops can be used if they are cut in half. This dish can also be placed in a casserole dish and placed under the broiler until top turns golden brown!

Provided by Star Pooley

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 cup chopped green onions
1 cup chopped parsley
½ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ pound scallops
½ cup shredded Swiss cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound dry fettuccine pasta

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  • Meanwhile, pour cream into large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until just about boiling. Reduce heat, and add herbs, salt, peppers, onions, and parsley. Simmer 7 to 8 minutes, or until thickened.
  • Stir in seafood, cooking until shrimp is no longer transparent. Stir in cheeses, blending well.
  • Drain pasta. Serve sauce over noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 695 calories, Carbohydrate 62.2 g, Cholesterol 192.8 mg, Fat 36.7 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 31.5 g, SaturatedFat 21.6 g, Sodium 1054.1 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

PASTA WITH CREAMY CAJUN SAUCE



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I found this recipe on steamykitchen.com. It has a lot of cream, but it is so worth it! This recipe has two different reductions, which makes the sauce have more concentrated flavors and evaporates the liquid. It was very good, and definitely a comfort food! (The preparation and cooking time is probably off a little because I made it a while ago and can't really remember how long it took.)

Provided by elisechristiane

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb dry pasta
1 pint heavy cream
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning (or creole)
1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika seasoning
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup white wine fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon (optional)

Steps:

  • In large stockpot, boil water for pasta.
  • In a large sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. When shimmering, add onions. Fry for 2 minutes. Add garlic, fry additional 1 minute until fragrant. Add the white wine and chicken base (stir chicken base in the wine first & mix well before adding to pan.).
  • Using your spatula, scrape any brown bits off the bottom of the pan. Let the wine reduce to half - about 3 minutes. In the meantime, boil your pasta, ending one minute shy of done.
  • Add cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, paprika and tomato paste. Stir.
  • Add heavy cream. When the cream mixture is almost bubbling, turn heat to low. Let the crème mixture reduce to half - about 5 minutes. Drain the pasta well - add pasta to the crème sauce. Toss with freshly chopped parsley and some cheese.

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