Name: Creamy Cajun Linguine | How to make Cajun pasta recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 oz Linguine, cooked in boiling salt water; 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter; 1 tbsp Oil; 1 tbsp minced Garlic; 2 tbsp minced Onion; 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 1/4 tsp Smoked paprika (OR) Cayenne pepper; 1 tsp Tomato paste; 1 cup sliced Bell peppers; 1.5 cups Heavy cream; 1/4 tsp Chili flakes; Salt as required; 1/8 tsp Black pepper; 1/3 cup Grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp Chives, finely chopped OR Green onions

If you are a pasta lover … hands down this will be one of the best to try. Rich, creamy and hint of spicy, makes its decadent. Prepped in just 30 minutes, you can have this incredible dish on the table for your family in no time!

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HERE ARE MY STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS WITH PHOTOS

STEP 1 : Cooking Pasta

Cook 4 oz Linguine in salted water with 1 tsp of oil for 12 mins OR according to package instructions and drain.

Don’t rinse (this helps the sauce stick to the pasta better)

STEP 2 :

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp of oil, minced garlic and sauté for 2 mins at medium heat.

Then add in minced onion and saute until golden on low to medium heat.

STEP 3 :

Add bell pepper and saute until slightly soft.

Reduce the heat to low, add the cajun seasonings, paprika, salt, chili flakes and tomato paste. Stir for about 2 mins in low heat.

STEP 4 :

Next, slowly stir in the heavy cream. Allow to cook in for about 4-5 minutes at medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Turn heat to low, and allow to thicken for 1-2 minutes.

STEP 5 :

Remove from heat.

Grate in the parmesan, and mix in thoroughly. Add pepper to taste.

STEP 6 :

Add cooked linguine, and toss to coat.

STEP 7 : Serving

Garnish with thinly diced green onion and serve hot with grated parmesan on top.

TIPS AND TRICKS:

Pasta cooking: Cook pasta in salted water with 1 tsp oil according to package instructions and drain. Don’t rinse (this helps the sauce stick to the noodles better)

Substitute: You can use any type of pasta that you prefer.

Storage: Refrigerate leftover in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave; the sauce may separate.

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Creamy Cajun Linguine | How to make Cajun pasta recipe

Author: Chili in a pod Cooking Method:Sautéing Cuisine:Continental Courses:Dinner, Lunch Recipe Keys: P pasta C cajun pasta

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 15 minutesCook time: 15 minutesTotal time: 30 minutesServings:2 servings Best Season:Suitable throughout the year

Description

Ingredients

4 oz Linguine, cooked in boiling salt water
2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
1 tbsp Oil
1 tbsp minced Garlic
2 tbsp minced Onion
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1/4 tsp Smoked paprika (OR) Cayenne pepper
1 tsp Tomato paste
1 cup sliced Bell peppers
1.5 cups Heavy cream
1/4 tsp Chili flakes
Salt as required
1/8 tsp Black pepper
1/3 cup Grated Parmesan cheese

Garnishing

2 tbsp Chives, finely chopped OR Green onions

Instructions

Preparation

Cook 4 oz Linguine in salted water with 1 tsp of oil for 12 mins OR according to package instructions and drain. Don’t rinse (this helps the sauce stick to the pasta better).
Mince garlic and onions and arrange all the spices for cooking.

Method

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Add 1 tbsp of oil, minced garlic and sauté for 2 mins at medium heat.
Then add in minced onion and saute until golden on low to medium heat.
Add bell pepper and saute until slightly soft.
Reduce the heat to low, add the cajun seasonings, paprika, salt, chili flakes and tomato paste. Stir for about 2 mins in low heat.
Next, slowly stir in the heavy cream. Allow to cook in for about 4-5 minutes at medium heat, stirring occasionally. Turn heat to low, and allow to thicken for 1-2 minutes.
Remove from heat. Grate in the parmesan, and mix in thoroughly. Add pepper to taste.
Add cooked linguine, and toss to coat.
Serving – Garnish with thinly diced green onion and serve hot with grated parmesan on top.

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Notes & Tips

Pasta cooking: Cook pasta in salted water with 1 tsp oil according to package instructions and drain. Don’t rinse. (this helps the sauce stick to the noodles better)
Substitute: You can use any type of pasta that you prefer.
Storage: Refrigerate leftover in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave; the sauce may separate.

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