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Crawfish Pasta For One

Make crawfish pasta in about 30 minutes with tender crawfish tails, pasta, and Creole seasoning in a rich Cajun-style sauce. A classic Louisiana seafood pasta made for one.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Creole
Keyword: crawfish, crawfish monica, crawfish pasta, pasta
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ cup uncooked small shaped pasta (2 oz)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onions
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green bell peppers
  • 2 tablespoons chopped celery
  • 1 clove garlic -minced
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon tomato paste
  • ½ cup cooked crawfish tails (1 ½ oz)
  • ¼ teaspoon Creole seasoning
  • ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
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Instructions

  • Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a 10 inch skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.
  • Add the crawfish tails and Creole seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the cooked pasta and the remaining ½ tablespoon of butter. Stir until the pasta is coated in the sauce and the butter has melted.

Notes

  • Do Not Overcook the Crawfish: Crawfish tails are already cooked. Heat them just until warmed through so they stay tender.
  • Cook the Flour for One Minute: After stirring the flour into the vegetables, cook it for about 1 minute while stirring. This step helps the flour blend smoothly into the sauce.
  • Watch the Sauce Consistency: The sauce should be slightly thick and coat the pasta. If it becomes too thick, stir in a small splash of broth to loosen it.
  • Use Louisiana Crawfish if Possible: Frozen Louisiana crawfish tails typically have better flavor than imported crawfish and are widely available in the freezer section of many grocery stores.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 207mg | Sodium: 359mg | Potassium: 592mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 935IU | Vitamin C: 17.3mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2.7mg

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