This one pot cajun-inspired pasta is an easy and delicious dish that is sure to become a staple recipe on regular rotation! Vegan sausage, sweet peppers, and tomatoes are tossed with your favorite noodles in a creamy, savory, perfectly spiced sauce – the perfect one pot wonder that everyone is sure to love!

One Pot Cajun-Inspired Pasta

Are you looking for a quick and easy vegan dinner that is packed with flavor? Look no further than this one pot cajun-inspired pasta! This dish is loaded with veggies, vegan sausage, and a creamy sauce that is perfectly spiced with cajun seasoning.

With just one pot, this meal is perfect for a busy weeknight or for meal prep. The ingredients are simple, yet flavorful, making it a great option for those who are new to plant-based cooking or for anyone who wants to switch up their usual dinner routine.

Grab a drink and let’s get to cookin’!

Ingredients & Substitutions

• Avocado Oil: it has a high smoke point, making it ideal for high-heat cooking. If you don’t have avocado oil, you can substitute with vegetable oil or any other high-heat oil.
• Vegan Sausage: you can use any brand of vegan sausage that you prefer, links or grounds are fine! I love using Beyond Meat or Impossible. You can also sub the vegan sausage with chopped mushrooms or other plant-based protein sources.
• Veggies and Aromatics: onions, peppers, tomatoes, garlic, parsley, and green onion.
• All-Purpose Flour: this is used to thicken the sauce. You can substitute with cornstarch or arrowroot powder for a gluten-free version.
• Vegetable Broth: used to cook the pasta and create the base for the sauce. You can use homemade vegetable broth or store-bought, low-sodium vegetable broth.
• Unsweetened and Unflavored Non-Dairy Milk: adds creaminess to the sauce. You can use any type of non-dairy milk that you prefer, such as almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk.
• Short Pasta Noodles: I’m using these corkscrew celletani noodles – I think they’re perfect for get all that creamy sauce in all the nooks and crannies! But you can use any type of short pasta noodles that you prefer, such as penne, fusilli, or rigatoni.
• Nutritional Yeast: adds a cheesy, umami flavor to the sauce. You can purchase nutritional yeast at health food stores, such as Sprouts or Whole Foods, or on Amazon.
• Vegan Parmesan Cheese: also added for a cheesy flavor and garnish. You can purchase vegan parmesan cheese at health food stores or online, or make your own by combining ground cashews or almonds, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and salt.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cook the Sausage:

Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once the oil is melted, add the vegan sausage. Cook, stirring or flipping occasionally, until the sausage is heated through and starts to crisp on the edges, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside. 

2. Sauté the Veggies and Aromatics:

In the same pot, add the onion, bell peppers, and tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until most the onions become translucent, and the peppers and tomatoes are tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook another 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle the mixture with the flour and mix well, making sure there are no clumps. 

3. The Noodles Join the Party:

Slowly pour in the broth and milk, stirring to ensure there are no clumps. Add the pasta and parsley. Season with the cajun seasoning and nutritional yeast; stir well. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the noodles are tender, 12 to 15 minutes. 

4. Stir in the Parmesan:

Remove the lid, stir in the vegan parmesan, and continue to stir until it’s melted throughout. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding salt and pepper, if necessary. Let the pasta cool about 5 minutes before serving. 

5. Garnish, Serve, and Enjoy!

Garnish with green onion and a sprinkle of vegan parmesan, and enjoy!

Tips & FAQs

Tips:

• Adjust the spiciness: The amount of Cajun seasoning used in this recipe can be adjusted based on your personal preference. If you prefer less heat, use less seasoning or skip it altogether. If you like it spicy, add more.
• Substitute ingredients: You can substitute the vegan sausage with any plant-based protein of your choice, such as tofu, tempeh, or seitan. You can also substitute the pasta with any type of short noodle you have on hand.
• Make it gluten-free: To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta and substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour such as rice flour or cornstarch.

Storage and Reheating:

• This pasta can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. When reheating, add a splash of vegetable broth or non-dairy milk to prevent the pasta from drying out.
• Reheat on the stovetop: To reheat the pasta, simply place it in a pot on the stovetop over medium-low heat. Add a splash of vegetable broth or non-dairy milk and stir occasionally until heated through.

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The One Pot Wonder of Your Dreams

I hope you love this one pot cajun-inspired pasta as much as I do! If you try this dish and enjoy it, I wanna know! Snap a photo, take a video, or make a story and post it to Instagram or TikTok, and tag me at @eat_figs_not_pigs and #EatFigsNotPigs. I love seeing your recreations of my recipes!

Til next time, friends!

XO!

One Pot Cajun-Inspired Pasta

Ashley

This one pot cajun-inspired pasta is an easy and delicious dish that is sure to become a staple recipe on regular rotation! Vegan sausage, sweet peppers, and tomatoes are tossed with your favorite noodles in a creamy, savory, perfectly spiced sauce – the perfect one pot wonder that everyone is sure to love!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Course Lunch/Dinner, Main, Pasta

Cuisine Cajun-Inspired

Servings 6

Ingredients

  

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• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 14 oz vegan sausage
• 1 large white or yellow onion diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper diced
• 1 green bell pepper diced
• 1 red bell pepper diced
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 10 cloves fresh minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups unsweetened and unflavored non-dairy milk
• 1- pound uncooked short pasta noodles
• ¼ cup fresh minced parsley
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 cup vegan parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
• Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
• Thinly sliced green onion for garnish, optional

Instructions

 

• Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once the oil is melted, add the vegan sausage. Cook, stirring or flipping occasionally, until the sausage is heated through and starts to crisp on the edges, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside.
• In the same pot, add the onion, bell peppers, and tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until most the onions become translucent, and the peppers and tomatoes are tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook another 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle the mixture with the flour and mix well, making sure there are no clumps.
• Slowly pour in the broth and milk, stirring to ensure there are no clumps. Add the pasta and parsley. Season with the cajun seasoning and nutritional yeast; stir well. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the noodles are tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove the lid, stir in the vegan parmesan, and continue to stir until it’s melted throughout. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding salt and pepper, if necessary. Let the pasta cool about 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onion and a sprinkle of vegan parmesan, and enjoy!

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