Crawfish and Tasso Fettuccine |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Tasso is a spicy smoked pork or beef popular in Cajun dishes. Ingredients:
12 ounces uncooked fettuccine |
3 tablespoons butter |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
3 ounces tasso or smoked ham, chopped (1/2 cup) |
1 cup sliced green onions |
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced |
1 medium-size green bell pepper, seeded and chopped |
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
2 cups whipping cream |
1 teaspoon dried oregano |
1 teaspoon dried thyme |
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 pound frozen cooked crawfish tails, thawed and drained |
1/2 cup refrigerated shredded parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; add garlic, and saute until tender. Stir in tasso and next 3 ingredients; saute 5 minutes.
3. Stir in flour; gradually stir in whipping cream and next 5 ingredients. Bring to a boil, and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until smooth and thickened. Add crawfish tails; cook, stirring occasionally, just until thoroughly heated.
4. Pour over pasta, tossing gently to coat. Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese; serve immediately.
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