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)
- 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
- ½ Tsp Cumin
- ½ Tsp Smoked Paprika
- ½ Tsp Fennel Seeds
- ½ Tsp Dried Oregano
- ½ Tsp Dried Basil
- ¼ Tsp Cayenne (or more)
- 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.
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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This looks delicious! I love Cajun flavor especially when it comes in a one-pot dish!
And when there’s pasta involved 😉
I love that this is gluten free and a one-pot meal! 🙂
Sure, thanks!
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.
You can’t go wrong with a pasta dish!
Looks so delicious! Pinned 🙂
Thanks!
This looks lovely! I love cajun flavours.
Thank you!
This looks so good! Definitely going to try it.
I hope you enjoy!
Thank you!
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Delicious! The sauce sounds just spicy enough!
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Lovely recipe with okra ! I adore okra.
Awesome!
OMG!! I love okra!! I wonder why I never thought of adding it to pasta till now!
Manju | Cooking Curries recently posted…Rose White Chocolate Barks with Toasted Almonds
I always get on okra-kicks are start using it in everything!
Oh my yum! This looks delicious. I am excited to try. I love okra! Thanks for sharing!
Awesome! Let me know if you do!
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!
Fantastic! I know you’ll both enjoy this!
Love the flavors you’ve combined here and with that yummy okra too? Looks just fabulous! Have a great week!!
Thanks! You too!
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!
Haha, that sounds like one interesting combo! What an adventures eater!
That looks amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks!
Pinning your yummy dish, now 🙂
Thanks!
I love, love, love, one dish meals. This looks fabulous. The pictures look so good I’m now starving!
Haha, well thank you! Time to go whip some up!
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!
Lol, alright then, enjoy this one!
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!
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This is a great healthy way to get in some vegan cajun!
Rebecca, you had me at “okra” and “smoked paprika”! I love cajun flavors and am definitely looking forward to trying this recipe. Yum!
Perfect! I’m always up for a little cajun!
Oh this looks delish! And how great that it’s gluten free too! Can’t wait to give this one a try!
I hope you enjoy!
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!!
Ooo a true Southern man!
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.
Chloe recently posted…Review of Marks & Spencer Lightly Sea Salted Hand Cooked Crisps
No, not really, considering that’s the cajun veggie highlight.
HI Rebecca,
I love one dish meals and this one sounds so healthy and tasty. Great for anytime of the year too.
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Wow this looks delicious and simple, great for a last minute hearty dinner
Yea! It cooks up in a flash!
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!
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Well this is just all in one cajun!
i love meatless pasta and its gluten free. Gonna make one for dinner tonight.
I hope you enjoy.
One pot meals are the best!
They are!
What a great and unique idea to put ocra in these! It looks so tasty!
Haha, well okra is the iconic Southern/cajun veggie 😛
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.
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Haha, well thanks anyway!
What lovely and flavourful comfort food! Sounds so good.
Thank you!
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! 🙂
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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!
Lindsay Cotter recently posted…Vegan Jalapeño Chickpea Mac and Cheese {Gluten Free}
Exactly! Everything we want, quick and easy!
I really really love cajun food. Haven’t cooked cajun food much though. That bowl of pasta looks extremely inviting.
Aish Das-Padihari recently posted…Grilled Pineapple Jalapeño Mocktail
Time to change that!
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!
Emily | Oat&Sesame recently posted…Pickled Red Onions #TacoTuesday
Perfect! It is such a comforting cuisine!
This looks delicious! I’m always looking for yummy GF recipes and since I currently can’t do dairy this is perfect!
Well I hope you get to enjoy this!
I love the okra in this…looks super tasty
Yes! Thanks!
I never thought of buying gluten free pasta! But these look like normal ones though. Not to forget the sauce!! 😀
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Lol, well you can use normal pasta since you’re not a celiac.
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.
Alexa recently posted…Hearty Gluten Free Vegan Pancakes
It is always forgotten!
Nothing like a good pot of pasta and barely any dishes!
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Totally right!
Ooh, I love one pot meals. This looks super easy. Thank you!
Yes, me too!
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!
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Haha, I’m sure it will be one day 😉
Yum, this looks fantastic. Love that it can be gluten free! I have to pin this one 🙂
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YES to the okra!
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I love a tasty one-pot meals! Pinned!
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Mm. Love cajun food! And of course any sort of pasta is always a winner. 😉
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Have to agree there 😉
This looks so tasty! I love a dish that has a ton of flavor and kick.
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Me too! 🙂
One pot dishes are so quick and easy. I love a bit of spice so this looks delicious.
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Yes! A little spice is always good too!