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Cajun Prawn Pasta cooked

Cajun Prawn Pasta


Description

Day 3 of easy dinners for around $20: Spicy, Creamy Cajun Prawn Pasta You’ll Love! 🍤🌶️

If you’re looking for a quick, flavor-packed dinner that’s creamy, spicy, and irresistibly good, this Cajun Prawn Pasta is it! Perfect for weeknights when you want something easy but a little fancy. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s loaded with tender prawns, smoky spices, and a rich, creamy sauce. Let’s get cooking!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 500g Rigatoni
  • 500g Green Prawns (peeled and deveined)
  • 300g Baby Spinach
  • 250g Roasted Capsicum (sliced)
  • 3 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 300ml Cream
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Thyme
  • 1 tbsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Chilli Powder (optional for extra heat)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Boil the rigatoni according to the packet instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Sauté the Base: In a hot pan with a splash of oil, stir the tomato paste for 1 minute.
  3. Add Spices & Veggies: Mix in smoked paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and roasted capsicum. Stir for another minute.
  4. Make It Creamy: Pour in the cream and stir until combined with the tomato base.
  5. Cook the Prawns: Add the prawns to the pan and cook until they turn orange and are cooked through—just a few minutes!
  6. Bring It All Together: Toss in the cooked rigatoni and spinach, stirring until everything is coated in the creamy, Cajun-spiced sauce.

Notes

If you like it extra spicy, don’t skip the chilli powder! 🌶️

  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Category: Recipes
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: Australian