Description
This Cajun Ninja Crawfish Fettuccine is a rich and creamy pasta dish infused with bold Cajun flavors. Loaded with tender crawfish tails, a spicy, cheesy sauce, and perfectly cooked fettuccine, this dish is a comforting Louisiana classic. Whether for a family dinner or a gathering, this Cajun-style pasta will impress with its deep, savory flavors and a touch of heat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packages 1 lb each fettuccine pasta
- 2 sticks 1/2 lb butter
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 3 celery stalks chopped
- 2 large white onions chopped
- 6 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 2 tsp black pepper
- pinch of Duck Commander Cajun Seasoning or other Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 2 lbs crawfish tail meat
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 can 10.75 ounces cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 lb Velveeta cheese cut into chunks
- 1/2 cups sour cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling water, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a Dutch oven or large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the bell pepper, celery, onions, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are soft, about 15 minutes.
- Add the pepper, Cajun seasoning, and parsley.
- Add the crawfish and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook for another minute.
- Add the soup, Velveeta, sour cream, Parmesan, pasta, and salt to taste.
- Stir it all together and heat until everything is hot and the cheeses are melted.
- Scoop onto plates and serve hot with crusty French bread on the side.
Notes
Recipe from Miss Kay’s Duck Commander Kitchen cookbook.
- For a spicier dish, increase the Cajun seasoning or add hot sauce.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or pasta water to loosen it.
- You can substitute shrimp if crawfish is unavailable.
- For a baked version, transfer to a casserole dish, top with more cheese, and bake at 375°F for 10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~1.5 cups
- Calories: ~550 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: ~750mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg