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Crawfish Fettucini

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 1 hr
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Cooking Temp: 350  F
Servings: 8
Calories: 620
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

A rich, creamy Cajun pasta loaded with fresh crawfish tails simmered with the holy trinity, garlic, parsley, cream, and jalapeño cheese — tossed with egg noodles and baked with a Parmesan topping. Decadent, deeply flavored, and the kind of dish that makes any dinner feel like a celebration.

Ingredients
  • 3 lbs. Crawfish, cooked and peeled
  • 3 sticks Oleo (margarine or butter)
  • 2 Bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 pt. Half and half
  • 3 Onions, chopped
  • 3 stalks Celery, chopped
  • 3 pods Garlic, chopped
  • 4 Tbsp. Parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 Cups Flour
  • 1 lb. Jalapeño cheese, grated
  • 1 lb. Fine egg noodles
  • Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
  1. 1
    Sauté chopped onions, bell peppers, and celery in oleo over medium heat until soft.
  2. 2
    Add parsley, garlic, and crawfish. Cook for 10 minutes on medium heat.
  3. 3
    Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir well. Add half and half and jalapeño cheese. Stir to combine.
  4. 4
    Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thick and creamy.
  5. 5
    While sauce simmers, boil and drain egg noodles according to package directions.
  6. 6
    Add noodles to the crawfish mixture and stir to combine.
  7. 7
    Pour into a casserole dish, top with Parmesan cheese.
  8. 8
    Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 620kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38g59%
Saturated Fat 20g100%
Cholesterol 265mg89%
Sodium 780mg33%
Total Carbohydrate 38g13%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 4g
Protein 32g64%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Jalapeño cheese can be found in the specialty cheese section or Mexican food aisle. Velveeta jalapeño is a common substitute.

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