This recipe is great for ‘creamy pasta’ lovers. Fettuccine noodles can easily be substituted with angel hair pasta.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup chopped green onion
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 pound crawfish, peeled
- 1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese food, cubed
- 1 cup half-and-half cream
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 1 pound dry fettuccini pasta
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Step 1
Melt butter in a large skillet and saute the green onion, green pepper, and garlic until onions are opaque. Stir in flour and cook for 7 minutes, stirring frequently.
Step 2
Add crawfish meat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in the processed cheese, half and half, Cajun seasoning and tomato. Cover and simmer for another 20 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta.
Step 4
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Step 5
Mix together the sauce and pasta and transfer to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 668 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat31g | 39% |
Saturated Fat18g | 89% |
Cholesterol154mg | 51% |
Sodium923mg | 40% |
Total Carbohydrate68g | 25% |
Dietary Fiber4g | 14% |
Total Sugars3g | |
Protein33g | |
Vitamin C23mg | 117% |
Calcium376mg | 29% |
Iron4mg | 21% |
Potassium665mg | 14% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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