Low Sodium Cajun Pasta Recipe
This low sodium Cajun pasta recipe is bright, spicy, and an absolutely delicious salt-free dinner! With onions, bell pepper, and a creamy coconut sauce. A fantastic pasta loaded with flavor, and a great low salt vegetarian/meatless dinner idea.
Ready in 30 minutes, this pasta is a tasty dinner recipe loaded with vegetables and your favorite noodles. I love serving this pasta with a big low sodium chopped salad or low sodium cornbread for an easy weeknight dinner.
This Low Sodium Cajun Pasta Recipe Is
- Creamy
- Fresh
- Spicy
- Earthy
- Warming
- Savory
- Made With No Added Salt
- Ready in 30 minutes, and the sauce cooks in one pan
Tasty Low Sodium Pastas
Pastas and noodles are one of our staples on a low sodium diet – most varieties of pasta have 0mg sodium. However, it can be tough to find a store-bought sauce, so I love using bright fresh ingredients and no-salt-added seasonings to make my own.
This low sodium Cajun pasta is perfect for a tasty meal for the family, and also great to make for company if you are having guests for dinner. This low sodium sauce takes only 20-30 minutes to cook, so you can enjoy extra time to prep sides or a salad. Browse all our low sodium pasta and sauce recipes here!
What’s In This Low Salt Creamy Cajun Pasta?
- Cavatappi Pasta – this is one of my favorite pasta shapes, especially paired with a creamy sauce like this. Cavatappi is easy to scoop up with your fork, and is ridged to get the sauce in every last crevasse.
- No-Salt-Added Cajun or Creole Seasoning – I like using a spicy no-salt-added Cajun seasoning which has garlic, oregano, onion, cayenne pepper, paprika and bell peppers – with 0mg of sodium. Be sure to watch labels, normal Cajun seasoning can have added salt or preservatives, upping the sodium content.
- Olive Oil: I like to use this fruity Zoe olive oil which has a fantastic flavor and deep color- it’s really inexpensive online here, so I keep a few liters stocked up in my pantry. For the quality of oil you get, it’s an excellent value, I would highly recommend!
- Bell Peppers: red, yellow, and green sliced into strips. If I don’t have fresh peppers, I always keep frozen pepper strips which are a great substitute! I love adding them to breakfast bakes, sandwiches or wraps, and soups… and they are so delicious in this pasta.
- Jalapeno – for a little heat! Optional for you.
- Onion
- No Salt Added Diced Tomatoes: I only use no salt added diced tomatoes, these boxed tomatoes are really great to stock up on! I like boxed tomatoes better because they have no added salt, are BPA free and more eco-friendly than aluminum cans.
- Fresh garlic
- Coconut Milk: I use unsweetened full-fat coconut milk, which I’d definitely recommend over lite coconut milk. It makes this dish super rich and creamy without any dairy.
- Parsley to garnish
One of the Best Low Sodium Vegetarian Recipes
This low sodium Creole pasta and pepper sauce is fantastic vegetarian recipe that everyone will love. It’s loaded with fresh vegetables, herbs, spices, and good olive oil. It’s a great way to get some extra vegetables onto the table too!
Browse all our low sodium vegetarian recipes here for more fresh & delicious dinner ideas. These meatless meals are great to enjoy from breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert!
How Do I Make No Salt Added Creole Pasta with Coconut Milk?
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and onions, and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add the chopped bell pepper and jalapeno (if using), along with the no-salt-added Cajun seasoning and stir well to combine.
- To the sauce, add the tomato paste, diced tomatoes with juices, and the water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Once vegetables are tender, add in the coconut milk, lime juice, and fresh parsley.
- Add the cooked pasta into the sauce, and heat for 5 minutes until pasta is hot and cooked through. Garnish with fresh cracked black pepper and extra parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
Homemade Pasta Sauce In 30 Minutes!
If you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal, this creamy Cajun pasta is the best recipe when you’re short on time. This easy sauce and dinner cooks up fast – and you can use short cuts like canned tomatoes and frozen peppers too.
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Low Sodium Cajun Pasta
Equipment
- large pot
- Large Pan
Ingredients
- 16 ounces pasta I used cavatappi
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large sweet onion diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper sliced, *see note below
- 1.5 tablespoons no-salt-added Cajun seasoning
- 3 ounces No-Salt-Added Tomato Paste
- 14 ounces no-salt-added diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 limes juiced
- 1/2 bunch parsley chopped
- Black Pepper for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and onions, and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add the chopped bell pepper and jalapeno (if using), along with the no-salt-added Cajun seasoning and stir well to combine.
- To the sauce, add the tomato paste, diced tomatoes with juices, and the water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Once vegetables are tender, add in the coconut milk, lime juice, and fresh parsley.
- Add the cooked pasta into the sauce, and heat for 5 minutes until pasta is hot and cooked through. Garnish with fresh cracked black pepper and extra parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
A Note On Heat
- The heat from jalapenos is in the seeds and inner membranes. If you want a milder pasta, remove the seeds. If you want a spicier pasta, chop the jalapenos and leave the seeds in.
Nutrition
*Please note, all nutrition content is estimated based on the ingredients we used, it may vary based on your ingredients. Always check your nutrition labels to verify sodium amounts.
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Pasta is fabulous and this one can’t be beat