Creamy Cajun Rigatoni
SERVES 2 // READY IN 15 MINS // 597 CALS
This Creamy Cajun Rigatoni is a hearty, flavour-packed dish that comes together in just 15 minutes. With tender turkey mince, a rich tomato and crème fraîche sauce, and a hint of Cajun spice, it’s a high-protein, low-fat meal that’s both comforting and nutritious. The addition of baby spinach adds a touch of freshness to this creamy pasta, making it the perfect quick dinner when you want something indulgent yet healthy.
Creamy Cajun Rigatoni
SERVES 2 // READY IN 15 MINS // 597 CALS
INGREDIENTS
180g (6oz) rigatoni pasta
250g (9oz) minced (ground) turkey (2% fat)
1 tsp cooking oil
2 tsp cajun spice mix
200g (7oz) passata (strained tomatoes)
half a chicken stock cube
1 heaped tsp garlic paste
2 tbsp creme fraiche
50g (2oz) baby spinach leaves
DIRECTIONS
STEP 1
Bring a pan of water to the boil over a high heat. Add a pinch of salt and a drizzle of oil. When the water is boiling, add the rigatoni and cook until tender, 10-12 mins.
STEP 2
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Once hot, add the minced turkey and fry until browned, 5-6 mins. Break it up with a spoon as it cooks. Season well with salt and pepper.
STEP 3
Add the garlic paste and cajun spice mix. Stir-fry for 30 secs.
STEP 4
Stir in the passata, crumbled stock cube, creme fraiche and 50ml (3 tbsp) water, then bring to the boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce has thickened, 4-5 mins.
STEP 5
Add the spinach and gently stir into the sauce until wilted. Then add the rigatoni pasta and toss through to coat.
STEP 6
Share the Cajun Rigatoni between two bowls.
NUTRITIONAL INFO (PER SERVING)
597 CALS // 51G PROTEIN // 12G FAT // 69G CARBS