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Creamy Cajun Pasta Shells

By Kristen Mccaffrey Apr 25, 2012

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312

Calories

52g

Carbs

Fat

11g

Protein

Weight Watchers^® SmartPoints™

(8 PointsPlus^®)

Recipes Content

Recipe

350 Calories, Kid Friendly, Pasta, Quick and Easy

Dinner

Vegetarian, Weight Watchers^®

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Creamy Cajun pasta is one of my favorite dishes. I love the combination of anything creamy with anything spicy and it's pasta - so it's a win. However restaurant versions of this dish many times pack in over 1500 calories so I like to make it at home instead with high fiber or whole wheat pasta, lots of veggies, and a touch of cream cheese to create the sauce. You can adjust the heat to fit your preferences. If you like things really spicy, add some cayenne or chipotles in adobo sauce.

Prep Time

Creamy Cajun Pasta Shells

Prep Time:

10 min

Cook Time:

20 min

Total Time:

30 MINUTES

Ingredients

8 oz. high fiber shell pasta (or whole wheat)
2 tbsp. Cajun seasoning (or to taste)
2 tsp. olive oil
1 U red pepper, sliced thin
1 U green pepper, sliced thin
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
1/2 U red onion, sliced thin
4 U cloves garlic, minced
1 cup fire roasted diced tomatoes
1/2 cup reduced fat cream cheese
1/4 cup scallions

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Nutritional Facts

Serving Size:

1.5 cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 312

Calories from Fat 69

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7g

12%

Saturated Fat 3g

15%

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 16mg

Sodium 442mg

19%

Total Carbohydrate 52g

18%

Dietary Fiber 8g

32%

Sugars 8g

Protein 11g

Directions

Prepare the pasta according to package directions. Drain.
Heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the vegetables to the same pan and cook for 6-8 minutes until tender. If they begin to stick, add 1-2 tablespoons of water. Stir in half the Cajun seasoning.
Turn heat down to low and add the diced tomatoes (undrained), cream cheese, and remaining Cajun seasoning. Cook until cream cheese melts and the sauce is formed. Taste and season if needed.
Serve with scallions.

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