Cajun Pasta Salad

Name: Cajun Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 8 ounces mini penne pasta (or the small pasta of your choice); 1 red bell pepper (cut into 1-inch matchsticks, about 1 cup); 1 g reen bell pepper (cut into 1-inch matchsticks, about 1 cup); 3 celery ribs (very thinly sliced, about 1 cup); ½ small red onion (sliced very thin and chopped, about ½ cup); 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley (finely chopped); ½ cup mayonnaise; 1 -2 tablespoons ketchup; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; ½ teaspoon Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning; ¼ teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder; ⅛-¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (if desired, for additional heat)

Tender pasta, bell peppers, celery, and onion are tossed with a creamy Cajun-inspired dressing to make this Cajun Pasta Salad irresistible. Pair this flavorful pasta salad with just about any meat off the grill for a memorable summer meal!

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Ingredients

6 servings

8 ounces mini penne pasta (or the small pasta of your choice)
1 red bell pepper (cut into 1-inch matchsticks, about 1 cup)
1 g reen bell pepper (cut into 1-inch matchsticks, about 1 cup)
3 celery ribs (very thinly sliced, about 1 cup)
½ small red onion (sliced very thin and chopped, about ½ cup)
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley (finely chopped)
½ cup mayonnaise
1 -2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning
¼ teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
⅛-¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (if desired, for additional heat)

Steps

Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package, adding a generous tablespoon or so of kosher salt to the water as it cooks. Drain everything into a large colander. Rinse well with cold water.
Combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Creole seasoning, garlic, and cayenne in a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine. Add the cooked pasta and stir well to coat.
Add the bell peppers, celery, and onions and stir again. Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed. Sprinkle with parsley. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Stir again just before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Macronutrients

Calories28614% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients $0.01

Per Serving $0.00/serving

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📋 Price Breakdown (8% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Unit Price	Subtotal
mini penne pasta	8 ounces	-	-
red bell pepper	1	-	-
reen bell pepper	1 g	-	-
celery ribs	3	-	-
red onion	0.5 small	-	-
fresh Italian parsley	2 tablespoons	-	-
mayonnaise	0.5 cup	-	-
-2 tablespoons ketchup	1	-	-
Worcestershire sauce	1 teaspoon	-	-
fresh lemon juice	2 teaspoons	-	-
Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning	0.5 teaspoon	-	-
granulated garlic or garlic powder	0.25 teaspoon	$0.50/100g	$0.01
⅛-¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper	-	-	-