Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 unit

yellow onions

chopped

2 unit

green onions

sliced

1 unit

bell pepper

chopped

2 stalk

celery

chopped

1 tbsp

fresh parsley

chopped

0.75 cup

butter

N/A

2 tbsp

flour

N/A

2 lb

crawfish

N/A

0.5 cup

jalapeno relish

N/A

0.5 lb

Velveeta cheese

N/A

1 cup

half-and-half

N/A

12 ounce

fettuccine pasta

N/A

0.25 cup

parmesan cheese

grated

Step 1
~5 min

Chop the yellow onions, green onions, bell pepper, and celery.

Step 2
~5 min

Sauté the chopped yellow onions, green onions, bell pepper, and celery in butter until softened.

Step 3
~5 min

Add flour and parsley to the sautéed vegetables.

Step 4
~5 min

Add the crawfish and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5
~5 min

Add jalapeno relish, Velveeta cheese, and half-and-half.

Step 6
~5 min

Cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.

Step 7
~5 min

Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package directions.

Step 8
~5 min

Drain the cooked fettuccine pasta and add it to the crawfish sauce.

Step 9
~5 min

Mix well to combine.

Step 10
~5 min

Pour the mixture into a casserole dish.

Step 11
~5 min

Top with Parmesan cheese.

Step 12
~5 min

Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a splash of white wine while sautéing the vegetables for added depth of flavor.

Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for best results.

Adjust the amount of jalapeno relish to your desired level of spiciness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with garlic bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Caesar Salad
Garlic Bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Louisiana, USA

Cultural Significance

A staple of Cajun cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Mardi Gras
Family Gatherings

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Family Dinner
Potluck

Popularity Score

75/100

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