Dinner for 5

Creamy Cajun Vegetable Pasta

Name: Creamy Cajun Vegetable Pasta
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Cajun and Creole
Ingredients: 1/2 cup raw cashews; 16 oz penne; 1 cans (14 1/2 oz) fire-roasted tomatoes; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 red or yellow onion; 2 bell peppers; 8 oz sliced baby bella or cremini mushrooms; 3 cloves garlic; 1/3 cup parsley leaves; 1 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika; 2 tsp oregano; 2 tsp garlic powder; 1 1/4 tsp fine sea salt; 1/4 tsp thyme; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp black pepper

$9.13for 430 minServes 5

Penne cooks with smoky vegetables and blended cashews, tomatoes, garlic, and Cajun spices for a creamy one-pot-style dinner.

Creamy Cajun Vegetable Pasta with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Nuts and seeds, 2.25 oz$0.70/oz typical	2.25 oz	$1.57Typical price
	Pasta, 16 oz$0.10/oz typical	16 oz	$1.60Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 15 oz$0.08/oz typical	15 oz	$1.16Typical price
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.75 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.75 lb	$1.87Typical price
	Mushrooms, 8 oz$0.40/oz typical	8 oz	$3.20Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.25Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.09Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$11.41

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
5servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Cajun and Creole Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$2.28 per serving$9.13 for 4

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Ingredients

1/2 cup raw cashews
16 oz penne
1 cans (14 1/2 oz) fire-roasted tomatoes
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 red or yellow onion
2 bell peppers
8 oz sliced baby bella or cremini mushrooms
3 cloves garlic
1/3 cup parsley leaves
1 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika
2 tsp oregano
2 tsp garlic powder
1 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
1/4 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp black pepper

Steps

Boil the cashews in water for 10 minutes, then drain them.
Cook the penne in salted boiling water until tender, about 10 minutes, and reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then cook the onion, peppers, mushrooms, and garlic for 8 minutes.
Blend the cashews, tomatoes, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt, thyme, cayenne, pepper, and 1/2 cup pasta water until smooth.
Pour the sauce into the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes.
Stir in the penne and parsley, adding pasta water as needed, and heat for 1 minute.