An easy One-Pot Cajun Pasta dinner recipe that’s allergy-free, gluten-free, and vegan! A healthy meatless dish filled with bell pepper, okra, tomatoes, and loads of flavorful spices and herbs all mixed together with your favorite pasta!
A healthy and hearty pasta dish? A wholesome dinner you won’t have to fight your family to eat? You know what they say….YES PLEASE!
We’re skipping the Italian this time and instead, going south! Cajun flavors are still always a welcome addition to a meal. There’s nothing I love more than just throwing together an entire pasta dinner all in one pot, super quick, and super easy. There’s always time to fed out families something they’ll love that’s also quick and healthy. We’re bringing the flavor and the nourishment today!
Pasta is always a quick go-to for busy families. When we need it gluten-free, sometimes we get stuck and raise our hands up in dinner defeat! What do we make that will replace our beloved pasta dinners? Just make pasta (gluten-free) again! That’s not the only problem I hear, though. Sometimes…after many years of pasta and noodles galore, we can get sick of our marinara sauce and carbs. Again, don’t worry! We’re about to make it fun again!
We’re talking a meatless gluten-free, allergy-free, and vegan dinner that’s full of good old Southern okra, bell peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes, and all the flavors of Cajun food you love! There’s no excuses for soggy bland pasta anymore! Everyone will be running to the dinner table once they smell this meal cooking up! The heat level of the dish is all up to you too! If you have little ones to feed, reduce the spice, if your family LOVES some heat, bring it on!
One-Pot Cajun Pasta (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
One-Pot Cajun Pasta (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
An easy One-Pot Cajun Pasta dinner recipe that’s allergy-free, gluten-free, and vegan! A healthy meatless dish filled with bell pepper, okra, tomatoes, and loads of flavorful spices and herbs all mixed together with your favorite pasta!
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
- 1 8oz Box Gluten-Free Penne
- 1 15oz Can No-Salt Added Diced Fire-Roasted Tomatoes
- 3 Cups Chopped Bell Peppers
- 1 Cup Sliced Okra
- 1 Tsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1 Tsp Dried Marjoram
- 1 Tsp Dried Thyme
- 1/2 Tsp Cumin
- 1/2 Tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 Tsp Fennel Seeds
- 1/2 Tsp Dried Oregano
- 1/2 Tsp Dried Basil
- 1/4 Tsp Cayenne (or more)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions, drain, rinse, and add back to the pot.
- Add all other ingredients to the pot of cooked pasta and stir and leave covered over a low simmer for 10 minutes or until the veggies soften.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
What’s for dinner tonight? Of course, if you don’t eat it all or are just cooking for a small crowd, you’ll have some fantastic leftovers for lunch tomorrow! I don’t know about you, but I do love eating leftover pasta dishes! I think they taste even better the next day once the flavors have really marinated in there!
So tell me:
+ Does your family have a go-to pasta dinner recipe for busy nights?
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Marie
This looks delicious! I love Cajun flavor especially when it comes in a one-pot dish!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
And when there’s pasta involved 😉
Dee
I love that this is gluten free and a one-pot meal! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Sure, thanks!
Andrea Broom
I’m always wondering what to make with okra, I wanna take the plunge and try cooking with it at home but for some reason always shy away from it. I definitely like the use in this pasta dish. YUM.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You can’t go wrong with a pasta dish!
Angela @marathonsandmotivation.com
Looks so delicious! Pinned 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Silly Mummy
This looks lovely! I love cajun flavours.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Lisa
This looks so good! Definitely going to try it.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I hope you enjoy!
Lisa
Thank you!
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition
Delicious! The sauce sounds just spicy enough!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
If you want it to be.
Uma
Lovely recipe with okra ! I adore okra.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Awesome!
Manju | Cooking Curries
OMG!! I love okra!! I wonder why I never thought of adding it to pasta till now!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I always get on okra-kicks are start using it in everything!
Glenna
Oh my yum! This looks delicious. I am excited to try. I love okra! Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Awesome! Let me know if you do!
Darryl
I’m excited to try this. My wife has been eliminating gluten from her diet, so I am still learning how to prepare meals she can eat. Thanks!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Fantastic! I know you’ll both enjoy this!
Debra C.
Love the flavors you’ve combined here and with that yummy okra too? Looks just fabulous! Have a great week!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks! You too!
Adventures of Mummy and Me
This looks Yum! My little man loves his pasta, so I’m always on the look out for new and interesting dishes to try! His favourite (and daily staple if he had his way) is spinach pasta with green pesto, ham and raisins. Easy to make, ready to eat in 15 minutes, and allergy-friendly for him (dairy and egg free). Win Win!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, that sounds like one interesting combo! What an adventures eater!
Shandy
That looks amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Lisa Ehrman
Pinning your yummy dish, now 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Laurie Albanos
I love, love, love, one dish meals. This looks fabulous. The pictures look so good I’m now starving!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, well thank you! Time to go whip some up!
Nikki
I have only tried a one pot gluten free meal before and it was a disaster lol. My pasta disintegrated! I am inspired by your post to give it a try again!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Lol, alright then, enjoy this one!
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free
I was just thinking that I needed to make something cajun inspired! Italian sausage pasta used to be our go-to for weeknights, but I need something new – maybe this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
This is a great healthy way to get in some vegan cajun!
Kelli
Rebecca, you had me at “okra” and “smoked paprika”! I love cajun flavors and am definitely looking forward to trying this recipe. Yum!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Perfect! I’m always up for a little cajun!
Stacey
Oh this looks delish! And how great that it’s gluten free too! Can’t wait to give this one a try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I hope you enjoy!
The Vegan 8
Cajun food is one of mine and my hubby’s favorite flavor combos! He’s from Louisiana. This looks so good and with pasta, what a fun twist!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ooo a true Southern man!
Chloe
Hi, what a great simple dish that results in a nice comforting dinner for the cold months. I haven’t had okra for a while so I need to find some. If not I’m sure it would work well without it.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
No, not really, considering that’s the cajun veggie highlight.
Marla
HI Rebecca,
I love one dish meals and this one sounds so healthy and tasty. Great for anytime of the year too.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They are the best!
Rebecca Smith
Wow this looks delicious and simple, great for a last minute hearty dinner
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yea! It cooks up in a flash!
Nicole Dawson
I change up my sauces quite a bit but can’t say I’ve made a Cajun sauce. Can’t wait to give it a whirl!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well this is just all in one cajun!
Anmaria Djong I Onelazychic
i love meatless pasta and its gluten free. Gonna make one for dinner tonight.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I hope you enjoy.
Sharon
One pot meals are the best!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They are!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt
What a great and unique idea to put ocra in these! It looks so tasty!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, well okra is the iconic Southern/cajun veggie 😛
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy
Although we don’t have any diet restrictions in our house, I often cook with GF pasta. We really like it, and we feel better eating it. This dish sounds easy, but I will admit I would replace the okra. Love the one pot, easy weeknight options.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, well thanks anyway!
Kate | Veggie Desserts
What lovely and flavourful comfort food! Sounds so good.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
neil@neilshealthymeals.com
I’m totally up for excellent pasta dishes with lots of veggies and spices, and especially ones that can be made in 15 minutes! Love it, thanks Rebecca. Pinned as usual! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Right on! Thanks, Neil!
Lindsay Cotter
Love the Cajun flavors going on in this meal! It’s a nice change from the usual! And who doesn’t love the easy clean-up of a one pot dinner?! Double win!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Exactly! Everything we want, quick and easy!
Aish Das-Padihari
I really really love cajun food. Haven’t cooked cajun food much though. That bowl of pasta looks extremely inviting.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Time to change that!
Emily | Oat&Sesame
Okra and tomatoes with Cajun spices are one of my favorite comfort foods. My husband’s family is Cajun and a big bowl of Cajun pasta sounds awesome!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Perfect! It is such a comforting cuisine!
Heather Gonzales
This looks delicious! I’m always looking for yummy GF recipes and since I currently can’t do dairy this is perfect!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well I hope you get to enjoy this!
The Food Hunter
I love the okra in this…looks super tasty
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! Thanks!
Hauke Fox
I never thought of buying gluten free pasta! But these look like normal ones though. Not to forget the sauce!! 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Lol, well you can use normal pasta since you’re not a celiac.
Alexa
I have been collecting more plant-based recipes. So thank you for this one! Okra is so often forgotten about, so happy to see it featured here.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is always forgotten!
Kortney // Allergy Girl Eats
Nothing like a good pot of pasta and barely any dishes!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Totally right!
Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate
Ooh, I love one pot meals. This looks super easy. Thank you!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes, me too!
Pretty Patel
I am also using a lot of okra at the moment, I am surprised it’s not more of a trendy super food. Great recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, I’m sure it will be one day 😉
Amanda
Yum, this looks fantastic. Love that it can be gluten free! I have to pin this one 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Can be? No, it is.
Erica D.
YES to the okra!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Gotta love it!
Starr
I love a tasty one-pot meals! Pinned!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you Starr!
Raia
Mm. Love cajun food! And of course any sort of pasta is always a winner. 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Have to agree there 😉
Stephanie
This looks so tasty! I love a dish that has a ton of flavor and kick.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Me too! 🙂
Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry
One pot dishes are so quick and easy. I love a bit of spice so this looks delicious.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! A little spice is always good too!