Creamy Cajun Pasta Sauce

So, the other day I made this creamy cajun pasta sauce and I wasn’t quite sure how it would turn out. Needless to say, it was amazing. It has also been one of the most searched recipes on my blog in the past month. Before you read too far, this recipe isn’t vegan or dairy free or any of that.

Lately, I’ve actually been getting as far away from food labels as possible. That’s not to say that I don’t respect anyone else’s food choices, but that’s just how I’m feeling at the moment. This time of the year especially, I feel as though food should be enjoyed without worrying about restrictions and labels. Know what I mean?

Anyway, on to the pasta. So whenever I want pasta that has a little extra protein in it, I choose Modern Table pasta. They have complete protein pasta meaning that it contains the essential amino acids that we need. Good stuff right? I love their pasta because it’s filling and it’s also super tasty. Plus the texture is really good. In my experience, some protein pasta can have a strange texture but this one is not like that at all.

Okay, on to the sauce. It’s pretty indulgent, so if indulgent is not your thing, then this pasta sauce is not for you. It is made with real, wholesome ingredients as always though. It includes these ingredients:

Modern Table Pasta

Onions

Garlic

Basil

White Wine or Broth

Heavy Cream

Butter

Grated Parmesan

Cajun Seasoning

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Creamy Cajun Pasta

by Jasmine Comer Dec-20-2018

Pasta with a creamy cajun sauce with just the right amount of spice.

Ingredients

• 1 box Modern Table Pasta (8 oz)
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/3 cup sweet onions (diced)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/2 tbsp fresh basil (chopped)
• 1 1/2 tbsp cajun seasoning
• 1/4 cup white wine or broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp grated parmesan

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to instructions. Heat butter in a pan over medium heat. Once butter is melted, add in the sweet onions and garlic cloves. Saute for a few minutes, stirring occasionally2. Add in the basil and the cajun seasoning, followed by the wine or broth and simmer for 5-7 minutes. Then add in the heavy cream and simmer for about 5 more minutes.3. Slowly stir in the grated in the parmesan and simmer until sauce thickens. Stir in pasta and serve immediately. Top with chives if desired.Store the leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Details

Prep time: 0 hrs 5 mins Cook time: 0 hrs 15 mins Total time: 0 hrs 20 mins Yield: 4

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