Description
Rich, spicy, and full of Southern soul, this creamy crawfish fettuccine is your ultimate comfort food from Louisiana.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta & Seafood:
- 1 pound fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound peeled crawfish tails (fresh or thawed from frozen)
Vegetables & Aromatics:
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 ribs celery, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce Base:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
Cheeses:
- 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish & Extras:
- Fresh chopped parsley
- Optional: lemon wedges, hot sauce
Instructions
- Boil Pasta: Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Melt butter in a large skillet. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté 5–7 minutes, then add garlic for 1 more minute.
- Make Roux: Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes until golden.
- Add Broth & Seasonings: Slowly add chicken broth, whisking until smooth. Add Cajun seasoning, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Melt Cheeses: Lower heat. Add Velveeta, cheddar, and Parmesan. Stir in half-and-half until smooth and creamy.
- Add Crawfish: Fold in crawfish tails and cook 3–4 minutes until heated through.
- Combine Pasta & Sauce: Toss in cooked pasta, coating thoroughly. Add pasta water if needed.
- Optional Bake: Transfer to baking dish, top with cheese, and broil 2–3 minutes for a golden crust.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley, lemon wedges, or hot sauce.
Notes
- Swap Velveeta for cream cheese and mozzarella for a less processed version.
- For dairy-free, use oat cream and vegan cheese.
- Crawfish can be subbed with shrimp or mushrooms for a vegetarian twist.
- Freeze leftovers in airtight containers for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop (with optional baking)
- Cuisine: Cajun / Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 640 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 180mg