Pasta with Veggies and Rattlesnake Meat
Description
This creamy pasta recipe features rattlesnake meat but can be made with chicken if it suits your tastes. It is loaded with summer vegetables and Cajun spices for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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1 pound dry fettuccine pasta
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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3/4 cup sliced mushrooms
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1/2 cup zucchini, cut diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices
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1/2 cup chopped yellow squash
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1/4 cup sliced onions
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1 1/4 cups heavy cream
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1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/2 cup diced tomatoes
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salt and pepper to taste
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3 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 pound rattlesnake meat, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
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all-purpose flour for dredging
Directions
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Cook pasta: Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
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Make sauce: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir mushrooms, zucchini, squash, and onions in hot oil until vegetables are heated through but still firm, about 5 minutes. Pour in cream and cooked fettuccine; simmer for 4 minutes. Mix in jalapeño, mustard, Cajun seasoning, and garlic; cook for 1 minute. Stir in Parmesan cheese and tomatoes. Reduce heat to low to keep warm.
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Meanwhile, cook rattlesnake: Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Dredge rattlesnake meat in flour and fry in hot oil until cooked through, about 5 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of meat should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Arrange on top of pasta to serve.