Cajun Pasta Fresca
Cajun Pasta Fresca combines tender vermicelli with a fresh chopped Roma tomato sauce, garlic, olive oil, and parsley. Cajun seasoning brings gentle heat, while melted mozzarella and grated Parmesan add creamy richness and a salty finish. Serve it as a colorful weeknight main course or a warm pasta dish for casual gatherings.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cajun Pasta Fresca, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 77 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- 2
While the pasta water is boiling, briefly sauté garlic in oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in tomatoes and their juice, and sprinkle with salt. When the tomatoes are bubbly, mash them slightly with a fork. Stir in parsley, reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes more.
- 3
Toss hot pasta with tomato sauce, Cajun seasoning, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Calories 358.81 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 16.46 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 51.68 g 19%
- Total Fat 11.11 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 4.17 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 22.14 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 444.32 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 3.14 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 5.82 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 268.34 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 2.21 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 124.02 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 115.8 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 23.3 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Cajun Pasta Fresca is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cajun Seasoning, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 358.81 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cajun Pasta Fresca?
- It is a Cajun and Creole pasta recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Cajun Pasta Fresca made of?
- The main ingredients are Cajun Seasoning, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Minced Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Cajun Pasta Fresca?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Cajun Pasta Fresca?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 358.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cajun Pasta Fresca easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Cajun Pasta Fresca healthy?
- Cajun Pasta Fresca has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 358.81 calories and 16.46 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 444.32 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.17 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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