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Cajun Cream Rigatoni with Roasted Tomatoes

This delightful dish combines al dente rigatoni pasta with a creamy Cajun-spiced sauce that's elevated by roasted grape tomatoes. The result is a flavor-packed meal that's both easy and satisfying.
2
45 min
TOTAL TIME
605
CALORIES
$1.65
PER SERVING
Cajun Cream Rigatoni with Roasted Tomatoes
Ingredients
ROASTED TOMATOES
6 SERVINGS
Garlic Powder
1 tsp garlic powder
Black Pepper
1 tsp black pepper
Grape Tomatoes
2 cups grape tomatoes
halved
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Sea Salt
1 tsp sea salt
PASTA
Garlic
4 cloves garlic
minced
Canned Coconut Cream
13 1/2 oz canned coconut cream
Tomato Paste
1/2 cup tomato paste
Dried Oregano
1 tsp dried oregano
Rigatoni Pasta
16 oz rigatoni pasta
Cajun Seasoning
1 tbsp cajun seasoning
Butter
2 tbsp butter
Red Pepper Flakes
1 tsp red pepper flakes
Dried Parsley Flakes
1 tbsp dried parsley flakes
for garnish
Directions
ROASTED TOMATOES
15 min
PREP TIME
30 min
COOK TIME
45 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
2
Place the halved grape tomatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Bake for 10-15 minutes until tomatoes are charred, wilted, and tender. Remove from the oven and set aside.
PASTA
3
Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
4
In a large pot over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté until soft and translucent.
5
Stir in the Cajun seasoning, red pepper flakes, and dried oregano until combined.
6
Stir in the tomato paste, followed by the coconut cream. Continue stirring until the sauce is fully combined and begins to thicken and become smooth.
7
Add the cooked rigatoni to the sauce, reducing the heat to low, and stir until the pasta is fully coated.
8
Add the roasted tomatoes and gently toss to combine.
9
Remove from heat, garnish with dried parsley flakes, and serve immediately.
10
Enjoy your delicious Cajun Cream Rigatoni with Roasted Tomatoes!
Health Info
Macros
71g
CARBS
33g
FAT
13g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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