Crawfish Fettucine

Ingredients 

• 1 (16 oz.) package fettucine 
• 1 stick butter 
• ½ red bell pepper, chopped 
• 1 celery stalk, chopped 
• 1 yellow onion, chopped 
• 6 garlic cloves, minced 
• 1 pound crawfish tails 
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, like Tony Chachere’s 
•  ½ teaspoon black pepper 
• 3 tablespoons flour 
• ¾ cup half-and-half 
• 4 oz Velveeta cheese, cut into cubes 
• ½ cup sour cream 
• 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 
• 2 green onions, chopped 
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley – optional 

Directions 

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside. 
2. While pasta cooks, melt butter over medium heat in a Dutch oven. 
3. Add red bell pepper, celery, and onion. Cook until soft, about 5-7 minutes. 
4. Add garlic and cook 2 more minutes. 
5. Add crawfish (along with any liquid in the bag), Cajun seasoning, and black pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes. 
6. Sprinkle flour over crawfish mixture. Stir and cook 1 minute. 
7. Stir in half-and-half. Cook until mixture comes to a simmer. 
8. Add Velveeta cheese, sour cream, and Parmesan cheese. Cook over medium heat until cheese is melted. 
9. Stir in cooked pasta and green onions. Serve hot. 
10. Top with parsley if desired. 

Source – Spicy Southern Kitchen 

Prepared by Ashley Angelle 

Louisiana Anthology 

January 4, 2021