Louisiana Crawfish Ya-Ya Pasta
Description
This crawfish pasta features egg noodles, onion, and bell pepper in a spicy Cajun Cheddar cheese sauce for a rich, delicious New Orleans-style meal.
Ingredients
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3/4 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
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1/2 cup butter
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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1/4 cup minced green bell pepper
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 (16 ounce) package cooked and peeled whole crawfish tails
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2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning blend (such as Tony Chachere's®), or to taste
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3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1/3 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
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1/3 cup sliced green onions
Directions
1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook egg noodles in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, bell pepper, parsley, and garlic in hot butter until onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in crawfish tails and Cajun seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes more.
3
Pour in 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, heavy cream, and mushrooms; stir until cheese is melted. Stir in cooked noodles and green onions until well combined. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese to serve.