Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Little Village - DowntownLouisiana Crawfish Monica Recipe

Louisiana Crawfish Monica Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

with Penne Pasta

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Method

Pasta Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt and penne pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Crawfish Sauce Preparation

  1. 2

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic, chopped onion, and chopped bell pepper. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are soft and fragrant.

  2. 3

    Add Crawfish Tails

    Stir in the crawfish tails and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they are heated through.

  3. 4

    Add Cream and Seasoning

    Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add Cajun seasoning and black pepper. Stir well to combine and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

  4. 5

    Mix in Cheese

    Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until melted and the sauce is creamy.

  5. 6

    Combine with Pasta

    Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.

  6. 7

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

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