Description
This Crawfish Fettuccine blends creamy Alfredo sauce with bold Cajun flavors for the ultimate comfort food. Loaded with tender crawfish, Velveeta cheese, and Parmesan, this pasta dish is a must-try for Mardi Gras celebrations or a cozy weeknight dinner. With a rich, spicy, and cheesy sauce, this homemade recipe brings a touch of fine dining to your table in just 33 minutes!
Ingredients
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- 1 (16-oz) pack fettuccine
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb frozen crawfish, thawed
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup half and half
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine to al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add bell pepper, celery, and onion. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in crawfish, Cajun seasoning, and black pepper. Cook for 3 minutes until the crawfish is heated through.
- Sprinkle in the flour, stirring for 1 minute until incorporated.
- Pour in half and half and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.
- Add sour cream, Velveeta, and Parmesan. Stir continuously until the cheese melts into a smooth sauce.
- Add the cooked fettuccine, green onions, and parsley. Toss everything together until well combined.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately. Enjoy your Cajun crawfish fettuccine!
Notes
- For extra heat, add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- Swap crawfish for shrimp if needed.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg32
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg