Crawfish Fettuccine I

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 large onion , chopped
• 1 green bell pepper , chopped
• 3 stalks celery , chopped
• 1 clove garlic , minced
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 pound peeled crawfish tails
• 1 package processed cheese food , 8 ounce
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper , or to taste
• 1 pound dry fettuccine pasta
• 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic in butter until onions are tender. Stir in flour, and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in crawfish. Cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring often.

2. 2

   Stir in the processed cheese, half-and-half, Cajun seasonings, and cayenne pepper. Cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. Stir noodles into crawfish mixture; pour into prepared dish, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

5. 5

   Bake in a preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.