Cajun Spaghetti Recipe (Louisiana Spaghetti)

Step 1

Cook the spaghetti as per the package directions. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Tip – Reserve some water from boiling the pasta. If the final dish gets dry, add this water to fix the consistency.

Step 3

While the spaghetti is cooking, make the sauce.

Step 4

Heat extra virgin olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

Step 5

Once the oil is hot, add garlic and onions and saute for 1 minute until the onions are translucent.

Step 6

Add bell peppers, tomato paste, cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, and chicken broth powder, and saute for a minute.

Step 7

Note – If adding any protein like chicken, shrimp, meatballs, or sausages, add them at this stage and cook them well before adding the next set of ingredients.

Step 8

Add spinach and heavy cream and mix everything well.

Step 9

Add the cooked pasta and parmesan cheese and toss well using a tong or two large spoons to coat the spaghetti with the sauce.

Step 10

Check for salt and add more if required.

Step 11

If the pasta looks dry, add some of the reserved water from cooking the pasta and toss well.

Step 12

Garnish with more parmesan cheese and serve hot.