Low Sodium Cajun Pasta

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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.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Course dinner, pasta

Cuisine American, Cajun, Creole

Servings servings

Calories 320 kcal

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
2 bell peppers sliced & seeds removed
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
½ 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

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 9gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 54mgPotassium: 467mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 253IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 3mg

*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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