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Pasta With Crawfish And Tasso




Source of Recipe


The Gumbo Shop, New Orleans


Recipe Introduction


The sauce will thicken when pasta is added and should be slightly spicer before adding pasta. Makes 4 to 6 entrees or 8 to 10 appetizers.


List of Ingredients




1 pound pasta, preferably imported Rotini or Fusili
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 pound tasso or smoked ham
1 1/2 cups shallots, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound peeled crawfish tails
1/4 cup parsley, minced

Recipe



Cook pasta according to package directions, being carefull not to overcook. Rinse in cold water and set aside.

Melt butter in a large skillet. cut tasso in a 1/4 inch dice. Saute in butter until lightly browned. Add garlic, stir and cook for 30 seconds. Add cream, white pepper, cayenne and salt. Bring to a boil and cook about one or two minutes, or until slightly thickened, stirring often. Add crawfish and parsley. Stir and cook for 2 or 3 minutes. Add pasta, mix in well and cook until pasta is heated through. Serve immediately.