Creamy Cajun Rigatoni - warming spice and comfort in 15 minutes

Turkey mince, cajun spices and a creamy tomato sauce. Quick, satisfying pasta that delivers proper flavour.

Jun 30, 2026

Quick to cook and full of flavour. A solid weeknight dinner when you want something comforting that still feels balanced.

Calories 597 Protein 51g Fat 12g Carbs 69g

Here’s today’s nutritious & easy recipe from Jac’s Healthy Recipes. Good Macros built-in.

CREAMY CAJUN RIGATONI

😀 2 Servings 🧭 15 Mins 👌597 Cals

This is the kind of pasta that hits just right on busy weeknights. The cajun spices warm things up without being overwhelming, the meat stays tender and adds plenty of protein, and that creamy tomato sauce brings it all together. The spinach wilts in at the end, adding a bit of freshness to balance the richness. It cooks in 15 minutes and feels properly satisfying without being heavy - exactly what you want when the evening feels long but dinner needs to be quick.

CREAMY CAJUN RIGATONI

😀 2 Servings 🧭 15 Mins 👌597 Cals

INGREDIENTS

180g (6oz) rigatoni pasta
1 tsp cooking oil
250g (9oz) minced (ground) turkey (2% fat)
1 heaped tsp garlic paste
2 tsp cajun spice mix
200g (7oz) passata (strained tomatoes)
half a chicken stock cube
2 tbsp creme fraiche
50g (2oz) baby spinach leaves

METHOD

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.