Description
A delicious crawfish pasta dish with a rich flavor and perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup uncooked small shaped pasta
- 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
- ¼ teaspoon Creole seasoning
- ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
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
- This dish can be served with parmesan cheese on top for added flavor.
- Feel free to add more vegetables based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg