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Cajun Crawfish Fettuccine

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
75 min
TOTAL TIME
90 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dinner Southern
Cajun Crawfish Fettuccine
Ingredients
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 pound peeled crawfish tails
  • 1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese food
  • 1 cup half-and-half cream
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 pound dry fettuccine pasta
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1
Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it starts to melt. Cook the sliced onion, chopped bell pepper, diced celery, and minced garlic in butter until the onions become soft and translucent. Add a spoonful of flour to the skillet and cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Introduce the crawfish into the mixture and cover the skillet, allowing it to simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring periodically.
2
Next, combine the processed cheese, half-and-half, Cajun spices, and a pinch of cayenne pepper into the skillet. Cover it again and let it simmer for approximately 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
In a separate pot, bring a large quantity of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta in boiling water for 8-10 minutes, or until it reaches the desired al dente texture; drain the water.
4
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter. Combine the cooked noodles into the crawfish mixture; pour it into the prepared dish, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
5
Place the dish in a preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until it's hot and bubbly.