How to Make Richard and Suzanne's Louisiana Crawfish Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

Richard and Suzanne's Louisiana Crawfish Pasta is a beloved family recipe that has been passed down through generations in our family. This dish is a delicious combination of the bold flavors of Louisiana cuisine and the rich, creamy texture of a classic pasta dish. It's a perfect way to bring a taste of the bayou to your dinner table, and it's sure to become a favorite in your home as well.

One of the things that makes this dish so special is the use of fresh Louisiana crawfish. Craw...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
  • ¾ stick butter
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes, divided
  • 1 pound crawfish tails
  • 2 pints heavy cream
  • ½ tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
  • While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic in butter for 1 to 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Stir in onion and 1/2 tablespoon red pepper flakes; cook until onion becomes translucent. Add crawfish tails; cook, stirring continually, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer crawfish to a bowl, leaving as many onions as possible in the skillet.
  • Pour heavy cream into the skillet and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 tablespoon red pepper flakes into cream, return crawfish to the sauce, and simmer 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Serve sauce over drained pasta; garnish with chopped green onion.
  • Nutrition

    1505 cal.

    • Total Fat: 110g
    • Saturated Fat: 67g
    • Cholesterol: 493mg
    • Sodium: 317mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 100g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 38g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 288mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 913mg