Creamy Cajun Mushroom Spaghetti

Sliced mushrooms and peppers in a smoky cream sauce, tossed through wholewheat spaghetti for a filling midweek bowl.

SHOPPING LIST

• wholewheat spaghetti300g
• chestnut mushrooms400g
• red pepper2
• onion1
• garlic3 cloves
• cream cheese200g
• cajun seasoning2 tbsp
• olive oil1 tbsp
• vegetable stock cube1
• salt1 tsp
• black pepper1 tsp

METHOD

1. 1Boil the spaghetti in salted water until tender, then drain and set aside.
2. 2Slice the mushrooms, pepper and onion, and crush the garlic.
3. 3Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the onion for 4 minutes until soft.
4. 4Add the mushrooms and pepper and cook for 6 minutes until browned.
5. 5Stir in the garlic and cajun seasoning and cook for 1 minute.
6. 6Crumble in the stock cube with 100ml water and stir in the cream cheese until smooth.
7. 7Tip in the spaghetti and toss until every strand is coated, then season with salt and pepper.

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