Delicious Creamy Cajun Pasta | Easy Crockpot Cajun Penne | Slow Cooker Cajun Pasta Recipe

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

Add chicken stock to the bottom of the slow cooker.

Add 4 tablespoons of butter to the slow cooker.

Add Cajun seasoning to the slow cooker for flavor.

Add chili flakes for heat.

Add garlic powder to the mixture.

Add smoked paprika for flavor.

Season with salt and pepper to taste, approximately half a teaspoon of each.

Stir the mixture to combine all ingredients well.

Add 1 chopped pepper to the mixture; optional ingredients like sweet corn or mushrooms can also be added.

Add cream to the mixture for richness.

Add Parmesan cheese for cheesy flavor.

Add fresh parsley for color.

Stir everything together until well combined.

Cook on low for about 90 minutes until the butter is melted and everything is heated through.

After 90 minutes, add penne pasta to the mixture, ensuring it is submerged.

Cook the pasta in the sauce for 20 to 30 minutes, checking for doneness.

Stir the pasta halfway through cooking to prevent sticking.

Serve immediately after cooking to avoid mushiness.

Cooking Techniques

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