Ingredients and Weight:
- Uncooked jumbo pasta (such as penne, rigatoni, or farfalle), 1 pound
- Live crawfish, 3 pounds
- Chicken broth, 4 cups
- Heavy cream, 1 cup
- White wine, 1 cup
- Garlic, minced, 6 cloves
- Onion, chopped, 1 medium
- Celery, chopped, 1 stalk
- Green bell pepper, chopped, 1/2 cup
- Creole seasoning, 2 tablespoons
- Cajun seasoning, 2 tablespoons
- Butter, 1/4 cup
- Olive oil, 1/4 cup
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
30 minutes
Difficulty Level:
3
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a separate large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the crawfish and cook for 5 minutes, or until they turn bright red. Remove the crawfish and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, celery, and green bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the white wine and let it reduce by half.
- Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, Creole seasoning, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add the crawfish and pasta to the sauce and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook until the pasta is heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (about 1 cup):
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 15 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Savory and flavorful
- Rich and creamy
- Loaded with tender crawfish
- Suitable for American taste
- Perfect for a special occasion
User Comments:
- "This pasta is absolutely delicious! The combination of crawfish, cream, and spices is perfect."
- "The pasta is cooked to perfection and the sauce is so flavorful. I love the hint of Cajun spice."
- "This dish is a great way to experience the taste of Louisiana. I highly recommend it!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you cannot find live crawfish, you can substitute frozen or canned crawfish meat. However, the fresh crawfish will give the dish a more authentic flavor.
- Do not overcook the crawfish, as they will become tough.
- If you are unsure about the amount of seasoning to use, start with a small amount and adjust to taste.
