How to Make Crawfish Baked Spaghetti - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the taste of Southern comfort food, and one dish that epitomizes that delicious, soul-warming cuisine is Crawfish Baked Spaghetti. This dish combines the flavors of fresh seafood, creamy cheese, and hearty pasta to create a meal that is sure to become a family favorite. Whether you are a fan of Cajun cuisine or just looking for a new way to enjoy spaghetti, this recipe is guaranteed to satisfy your cravings.

As with many traditional Cajun dishes, this recipe...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds crawfish, shell-on
  • 1 (12 ounce) package spaghetti
  • 1 teaspoon oil, or as needed
  • 1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 8x10-inch casserole

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil; add crawfish and boil until they turn bright red and claws are easily pulled off, 7 to 10 minutes. Peel and devein crawfish to yield about 1 pound.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil in the meantime. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat an 8x10-inch baking dish lightly with oil.
  • Whisk cream of mushroom and chicken soups together in a medium saucepan with Cajun seasoning and garlic powder. Add 1 cup Cheddar cheese and continue whisking until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth and creamy.
  • Mix spaghetti, tomatoes, and crawfish together in the prepared baking dish. Add the cheese sauce and mix thoroughly. Sprinkle top remaining Cheddar cheese and parsley.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and golden brown at the edges, about 35 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    409 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 123mg
    • Sodium: 841mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 273mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 391mg