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Cajun Prawn & Sausage Pasta

Looking for a spicy, satisfying dinner that won’t derail your slimming goals? This Cajun Prawn and Sausage Pasta is packed full of bold flavour, lean protein, and colourful veggies – all tossed in a creamy, smoky sauce that tastes far more indulgent than it really is! Using Slimming World-friendly sausages and prawns, this hearty pasta dish brings a taste of the Deep South to your dinner table without the guilt. Whether you’re batch cooking or feeding the whole family, this recipe is guaranteed to be a hit!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
Slimming World: 1
Weight Watchers: 6
Calories: 365
Course Lunch, Main Course
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 250g Dried Pasta
  • 6 Slimming World Sausages [or Syn an alternative]
  • 200g Cooked Prawns [peeled and deveined]
  • 1 Red Pepper [Deseeded, Thinly Sliced]
  • 1 Green Pepper [Deseeded, Thinly Sliced]
  • 1 Onion [Peeled, Diced]
  • 2 Garlic Cloves [Minced]
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Cajun Seasoning
  • ½ tsp Chilli Flakes
  • 1 tsp Tomato Puree
  • 200ml Chicken Stock
  • 1 tbsp Light Cream Cheese
  • Low-calorie Cooking Spray
  • Salt and Black Pepper [To Taste]

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to packet instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, air-fry or pan-fry the sausages until browned and cooked through. Slice them into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  • In a large frying pan or wok, spray with low-calorie cooking spray and sauté the onion for 3–4 minutes until soft. Add a splash of water if it sticks.
  • Add the garlic, red and green peppers, smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, and chilli flakes (if using). Stir well and cook for a further 3–4 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato purée and cook for 1 minute. Then add the chicken stock and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Add the prawns and sliced sausages to the pan. Cook for 3–4 minutes until the prawns are heated through.
  • Stir in the light cream cheese until melted and the sauce becomes creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Toss the drained pasta into the sauce and stir until everything is well coated and heated through.