Crawfish and Cajun Sausage Fettuccine

Crawfish and Cajun Sausage Fettuccine is a rich, creamy, and bold Southern-inspired pasta dish that brings the heart of Louisiana to your table. This recipe features tender crawfish tails and spicy Cajun sausage sautéed with a medley of colorful veggies, then simmered in a luscious tomato cream sauce made with tomato paste and heavy cream. Tossed with perfectly cooked fettuccine noodles, every bite is packed with smoky heat and comforting flavor. It's the perfect fusion of spice, seafood, and soul—ideal for a cozy dinner or impressing guests with a taste of the bayou.

Ingredients

Meat & Seafood

• 1 package Cajun sausage, sliced
• 1 package frozen crawfish, thawed and rinsed

Vegetables

• • 8-ounce package fresh sliced mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup celery, diced
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 red or yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic

Sauce

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 tablespoon herb paste
• 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese

Pasta & Seasonings

• 1 (1-pound) box fettuccine, or your favorite pasta
• CRAVE Cajun Seasoning, to taste
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• Hot sauce, to taste
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced Cajun sausage and sauté for about 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely browned.
2. Remove the sausage from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb the excess grease.
3. Add the crawfish to the same skillet and sauté for about 1 minute. Remove from the pan and set aside.
4. Add the butter and olive oil to the skillet.
5. Once the butter has melted, add the peppers, celery, onions, and mushrooms. Sauté for about 3 minutes, then add the fresh minced garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant.
6. Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, tomato paste, herb paste, and 2 tablespoons CRAVE Cajun Seasoning. Stir well.
7. Cook until the sauce begins to boil, then reduce the heat.
8. Stir in the Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Continue stirring until the cheeses are completely melted and the sauce is creamy.
9. Return the sausage to the skillet and allow the sauce to simmer while the pasta cooks.
10. Cook the fettuccine according to the package directions. Once done, drain well.
11. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss everything together until the pasta is well coated.
12. Gently add the crawfish and mix into the pasta.
13. Taste and adjust the Cajun seasoning, cayenne, hot sauce, salt, and pepper as desired.

Say Your Grace and Enjoy!!