Name: Crawfish Monica Recipe In Two Ways Pasta And Noodle Edition
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Creole
Ingredients: 1 pound of pasta (such as fusilli or penne); 1 pound of crawfish tails, peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons of butter; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 cup of heavy cream; 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish; 8 ounces of egg noodles; 2 tablespoons of olive oil; 1 bell pepper, diced; 1 rib of celery, diced; 1 can of diced tomatoes; 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning; Green onions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

For Crawfish Monica Pasta:
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant.
Add the crawfish tails to the skillet and cook until they turn pink and are cooked through.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for a few minutes to slightly thicken the sauce.
Add in the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese, tossing everything together until well combined.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
For Crawfish Monica Noodle:
Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced bell pepper and celery, cooking until they start to soften.
Add the crawfish tails to the pan and cook until they are no longer translucent.
Stir in the diced tomatoes and Cajun seasoning, letting it simmer for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Add in the cooked egg noodles and toss everything together until well mixed.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions.

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