Crawfish Monica Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound cooked crawfish tails
• 1 pound penne pasta
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Cook penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
3. Add onion, garlic, bell pepper, and celery. Cook until vegetables are softened.
4. Add diced tomatoes, heavy cream, and chicken broth.
5. Season with Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
6. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
7. Add crawfish tails and cook for 5 minutes until heated through.
8. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
9. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until pasta is well coated.
10. Garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
11. Serve immediately while hot.