Angel Hair Pasta With Crawfish Tails Recipe
Served in a delicious combination of two sauces (when in season).
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Crawfish Sauce
Tomato Sauce
Method
Pasta Cooking
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 4-5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Crawfish Sauce Preparation
- 2
Sauté the Aromatics
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add Crawfish Tails
Stir in the crawfish tails and cook for about 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- 4
Create Creamy Sauce
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the Cajun seasoning, black pepper, and half of the grated Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine and allow to thicken slightly for about 5 minutes.
- 5
Finish with Parsley
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley. Set aside.
Tomato Sauce Preparation
- 6
Sauté the Vegetables
In another skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper, sautéing for about 5 minutes until softened.
- 7
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes to meld the flavors together.
Combine and Serve
- 8
Combine Sauces
In a large serving bowl, combine the crawfish sauce and tomato sauce. Mix well.
- 9
Serve with Pasta
Add the cooked angel hair pasta to the sauce mixture and toss gently to coat. Top with the remaining Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
