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Vegan Cajun Pasta with Sausage

kaydimaggio
This Vegan Cajun Pasta with Sausage is just bursting with flavor. It is guaranteed that the whole family will love it. With flavors coming from a smoky cajun seasoning blend and deep, rich flavors coming from a red pepper pesto, this nutritious dish is sure to win fans.
5 from 9 votes
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Entree
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 344 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Medium Skillet
  • 1 8 quart dutch oven
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 chef knife

Ingredients
  

  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 3 stalks celery
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 package spicy vegan sausage I used Beyond Sausage
  • 16 oz penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
  • 1 batch Red Pepper Pesto Sauce

Instructions
 

  • Dice the bell pepper, onion, and celery and add to a hot cast-iron skillet. Saute over medium heat until the vegetables are soft and tender. About 5 minutes
  • Add the cajun seasoning to the bell pepper mixture and stir until combined.
  • Slice the beyond sausage into coins and add to the bell pepper mix. Cook on medium-high heat until the sausage starts to brown. About 5 minutes.
  • Boil the penne noodles according to the package directions. Once finished, drain but reserve ½ cup of the pasta water. Add the noodles to the skillet with the pesto and heat until warmed through.

Notes

  • It is always helpful to have your ingredients prepped and ready to go when making this meal. I love to have all my ingredients diced before adding them to the skillet. If you don't add everything to the skillet at the same time it will not finish cooking altogether.
  • Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water before draining and add it to the sauce. The salty, starchy water not only adds flavor but helps glue the pasta and sauce together. It will 

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 18.1gProtein: 4.5gFat: 29.4gSaturated Fat: 4.5gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1.3gSugar: 2.1g
Keyword cajun, pasta, Pesto, Vegan
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