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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!
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Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the rigatoni according to the packet instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Base: In a hot pan with a splash of oil, stir the tomato paste for 1 minute.
- Add Spices & Veggies: Mix in smoked paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and roasted capsicum. Stir for another minute.
- Make It Creamy: Pour in the cream and stir until combined with the tomato base.
- Cook the Prawns: Add the prawns to the pan and cook until they turn orange and are cooked through—just a few minutes!
- 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