Crawfish Fettuccine I
Description
One word -- delicious! This creamy dish will leave them begging for more. The crawfish and Cajun seasonings give a new twist to fettuccine.
Ingredients
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6 tablespoons butter
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1 large onion, chopped
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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3 stalks celery, chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1 pound peeled crawfish tails
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1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese food
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1 cup half-and-half cream
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2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
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1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
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1 pound dry fettuccine pasta
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
1
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic in butter until onions are tender. Stir in flour, and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in crawfish. Cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring often.
2
Stir in the processed cheese, half-and-half, Cajun seasonings, and cayenne pepper. Cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
4
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. Stir noodles into crawfish mixture; pour into prepared dish, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
5
Bake in a preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.