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 says
February 19, 2017 at 10:06 amThis looks delicious! I love Cajun flavor especially when it comes in a one-pot dish!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 19, 2017 at 10:26 amAnd when there’s pasta involved 😉
Dee says
February 18, 2017 at 10:37 pmI love that this is gluten free and a one-pot meal! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 19, 2017 at 6:11 amSure, thanks!
Andrea Broom says
February 17, 2017 at 11:37 pmI’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 says
February 18, 2017 at 6:07 amYou can’t go wrong with a pasta dish!
Angela @marathonsandmotivation.com says
February 17, 2017 at 11:58 amLooks so delicious! Pinned 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 17, 2017 at 1:08 pmThanks!
Silly Mummy says
February 15, 2017 at 8:17 pmThis looks lovely! I love cajun flavours.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 16, 2017 at 6:14 amThank you!
Lisa says
February 15, 2017 at 2:57 amThis looks so good! Definitely going to try it.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 15, 2017 at 6:24 amI hope you enjoy!
Lisa says
February 15, 2017 at 6:51 amThank you!
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition says
February 14, 2017 at 6:25 pmDelicious! The sauce sounds just spicy enough!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 14, 2017 at 6:46 pmIf you want it to be.
Uma says
February 13, 2017 at 12:35 pmLovely recipe with okra ! I adore okra.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 13, 2017 at 12:44 pmAwesome!
Manju | Cooking Curries says
February 13, 2017 at 5:37 amOMG!! I love okra!! I wonder why I never thought of adding it to pasta till now!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 13, 2017 at 6:54 amI always get on okra-kicks are start using it in everything!
Glenna says
February 12, 2017 at 6:18 pmOh my yum! This looks delicious. I am excited to try. I love okra! Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 12, 2017 at 6:36 pmAwesome! Let me know if you do!
Darryl says
February 12, 2017 at 12:56 pmI’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 says
February 12, 2017 at 3:10 pmFantastic! I know you’ll both enjoy this!
Debra C. says
February 12, 2017 at 11:46 amLove the flavors you’ve combined here and with that yummy okra too? Looks just fabulous! Have a great week!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 12, 2017 at 12:15 pmThanks! You too!
Adventures of Mummy and Me says
February 12, 2017 at 11:29 amThis 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 says
February 12, 2017 at 12:14 pmHaha, that sounds like one interesting combo! What an adventures eater!
Shandy says
February 12, 2017 at 9:08 amThat looks amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 12, 2017 at 9:13 amThanks!
Lisa Ehrman says
February 11, 2017 at 4:30 pmPinning your yummy dish, now 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 11, 2017 at 6:05 pmThanks!
Laurie Albanos says
February 11, 2017 at 3:27 pmI love, love, love, one dish meals. This looks fabulous. The pictures look so good I’m now starving!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 11, 2017 at 6:05 pmHaha, well thank you! Time to go whip some up!
Nikki says
February 11, 2017 at 2:13 pmI 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 says
February 11, 2017 at 2:36 pmLol, alright then, enjoy this one!
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says
February 11, 2017 at 11:59 amI 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 says
February 11, 2017 at 1:09 pmThis is a great healthy way to get in some vegan cajun!
Kelli says
February 10, 2017 at 7:53 pmRebecca, 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 says
February 11, 2017 at 6:37 amPerfect! I’m always up for a little cajun!
Stacey says
February 10, 2017 at 7:27 pmOh 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 says
February 11, 2017 at 6:37 amI hope you enjoy!
The Vegan 8 says
February 10, 2017 at 3:21 pmCajun 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 says
February 10, 2017 at 5:08 pmOoo a true Southern man!
Chloe says
February 10, 2017 at 12:48 pmHi, 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 says
February 10, 2017 at 1:49 pmNo, not really, considering that’s the cajun veggie highlight.
Marla says
February 10, 2017 at 10:50 amHI 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 says
February 10, 2017 at 11:00 amThey are the best!
Rebecca Smith says
February 10, 2017 at 2:19 amWow this looks delicious and simple, great for a last minute hearty dinner
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 10, 2017 at 5:46 amYea! It cooks up in a flash!
Nicole Dawson says
February 10, 2017 at 1:13 amI 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 says
February 10, 2017 at 1:30 amWell this is just all in one cajun!
Anmaria Djong I Onelazychic says
February 9, 2017 at 9:28 pmi love meatless pasta and its gluten free. Gonna make one for dinner tonight.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 10, 2017 at 1:28 amI hope you enjoy.
Sharon says
February 9, 2017 at 3:55 pmOne pot meals are the best!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 9, 2017 at 4:13 pmThey are!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
February 9, 2017 at 1:42 pmWhat a great and unique idea to put ocra in these! It looks so tasty!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 9, 2017 at 2:47 pmHaha, well okra is the iconic Southern/cajun veggie 😛
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says
February 9, 2017 at 9:48 amAlthough 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 says
February 9, 2017 at 11:39 amHaha, well thanks anyway!
Kate | Veggie Desserts says
February 9, 2017 at 8:17 amWhat lovely and flavourful comfort food! Sounds so good.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 9, 2017 at 9:46 amThank you!
neil@neilshealthymeals.com says
February 9, 2017 at 3:23 amI’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 says
February 9, 2017 at 5:42 amRight on! Thanks, Neil!
Lindsay Cotter says
February 8, 2017 at 11:17 pmLove 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 says
February 9, 2017 at 5:41 amExactly! Everything we want, quick and easy!
Aish Das-Padihari says
February 8, 2017 at 6:31 pmI really really love cajun food. Haven’t cooked cajun food much though. That bowl of pasta looks extremely inviting.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 9, 2017 at 5:41 amTime to change that!
Emily | Oat&Sesame says
February 8, 2017 at 5:34 pmOkra 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 says
February 8, 2017 at 5:37 pmPerfect! It is such a comforting cuisine!
Heather Gonzales says
February 8, 2017 at 2:52 pmThis 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 says
February 8, 2017 at 5:30 pmWell I hope you get to enjoy this!
The Food Hunter says
February 8, 2017 at 2:51 pmI love the okra in this…looks super tasty
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 8, 2017 at 5:30 pmYes! Thanks!
Hauke Fox says
February 8, 2017 at 2:43 pmI never thought of buying gluten free pasta! But these look like normal ones though. Not to forget the sauce!! 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 8, 2017 at 5:29 pmLol, well you can use normal pasta since you’re not a celiac.
Alexa says
February 8, 2017 at 12:28 pmI 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 says
February 8, 2017 at 1:40 pmIt is always forgotten!
Kortney // Allergy Girl Eats says
February 8, 2017 at 12:11 pmNothing like a good pot of pasta and barely any dishes!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 8, 2017 at 1:40 pmTotally right!
Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate says
February 8, 2017 at 12:06 pmOoh, I love one pot meals. This looks super easy. Thank you!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 8, 2017 at 1:39 pmYes, me too!
Pretty Patel says
February 8, 2017 at 11:50 amI 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 says
February 8, 2017 at 1:39 pmHaha, I’m sure it will be one day 😉
Amanda says
February 8, 2017 at 11:00 amYum, this looks fantastic. Love that it can be gluten free! I have to pin this one 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 8, 2017 at 1:37 pmCan be? No, it is.
Erica D. says
February 8, 2017 at 10:51 amYES to the okra!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 8, 2017 at 1:37 pmGotta love it!
Starr says
February 8, 2017 at 10:24 amI love a tasty one-pot meals! Pinned!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 8, 2017 at 10:41 amThank you Starr!
Raia says
February 8, 2017 at 9:47 amMm. Love cajun food! And of course any sort of pasta is always a winner. 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 8, 2017 at 10:40 amHave to agree there 😉
Stephanie says
February 8, 2017 at 8:20 amThis looks so tasty! I love a dish that has a ton of flavor and kick.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 8, 2017 at 10:39 amMe too! 🙂
Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry says
February 8, 2017 at 6:53 amOne pot dishes are so quick and easy. I love a bit of spice so this looks delicious.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 8, 2017 at 6:56 amYes! A little spice is always good too!