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Crawfish Pasta
Jon Simon

Crawfish Pasta

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A comforting dish featuring tender crawfish tails in a creamy, cheesy sauce served over silky fettuccine.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Southern-Italian Fusion
Calories: 354

Ingredients
 
 

Vegetables
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Bell pepper chopped (preferably a mix of red and green)
  • 2 stalks Green onions sliced
Fats
  • 2 tablespoons Butter for sautéing
Thickening Agents
  • 2 tablespoons Flour for thickening
Herbs
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley chopped
Protein
  • 1 pound Crawfish tails fresh or thawed if frozen
Dairy
  • 8 ounces Velveeta cheese cut into chunks
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 cup Half and half for creaminess
Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
Grains
  • 12 ounces Fettuccine pasta cooked according to package directions

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Start by cooking the fettuccine according to package directions while you prepare the sauce.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, chopped bell pepper, and sliced green onions. Sauté until the vegetables are tender and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle the flour over the sautéed vegetables and stir well, cooking for about a minute to eliminate the raw flour taste.
  4. Add the chopped parsley and crawfish tails to the pan, stirring gently to avoid breaking the crawfish. Let this mixture simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Stir in the Velveeta cheese, grated parmesan, and half and half. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring often to prevent burning.
  6. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Drain the cooked fettuccine and place it in a large bowl. Pour the crawfish mixture over the pasta and toss until every noodle is coated in the creamy sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 354kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 21gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 471mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2358IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 568mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Don't rush the simmering process; it enhances the flavor. If you can't find crawfish tails, shrimp can be used as a substitute. Use fresh parsley for the best flavor. Save some pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency if needed.

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