Pretty Crawfish Pasta

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 1
Spicy and Flavorful Pretty Crawfish Pasta Recipe
in Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 package farfalle ( bow tie ) pasta
1 bunch fresh asparagus , trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small red onion , chopped
1 red or green bell pepper , chopped
1 package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 pint grape tomatoes , halved
1 pound peeled crawfish tails
3/4 cup herbed vinaigrette salad dressing , or to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
355
Sugar
7g
Fat
13g
Pretty Crawfish Pasta is a fusion of classic Italian pasta and Cajun crawfish, creating a delicious blend of flavors and textures. This dish features large, tender crawfish tails, sautéed with fresh herbs, mushrooms, grape tomatoes, and crisp asparagus. It is then tossed with cooked pasta and dressed with a tangy, herbed vinaigrette salad dressing. The dish is ideal for a quick dinner and can be made in under 30 minutes. This recipe is perfect for seafood lovers who enjoy a bit of spice and heat in their food.

Instructions

1.Cook the farfalle pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
2.Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3.Add the red onion and bell pepper and sauté for 2 minutes until they are slightly tender.
4.Add mushrooms and asparagus and cook for another 3 minutes until they are tender.
5.Stir in the grape tomatoes and crawfish tails and cook for another 2 minutes.
6.Reduce heat to low, add the cooked pasta and pour the herbed vinaigrette dressing over the top. Stir to mix well.
7.Cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated through. Serve hot and Enjoy!

PROS

Quick and easy to make, with simple and easily available ingredients.

The flavours are well balanced and the crawfish tails add a unique taste and texture to the dish.

CONS

Crawfish has a high cholesterol content.

The herbed vinaigrette salad dressing used in this dish is high in sodium and fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Asparagus is a great source of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K, and folate.
It also contains antioxidants that protect the body against damage from free radicals.

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