Cajun Crawfish Ya-Ya Noodle Pasta
Cajun Crawfish Ya-Ya Noodle Pasta marries sweet crawfish tails with buttery sautéed onions, peppers, and mushrooms in a creamy Cheddar sauce kissed with Cajun spice. It’s rich, peppery, and comforting, perfect for a festive weeknight dinner or a laid-back gathering where bold Louisiana flavors shine.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring now and then, until slightly firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion, bell pepper, parsley, and garlic in the hot butter until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the crawfish tails and Cajun seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes more.
- 3
Pour in 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, the heavy cream, and the mushrooms; stir until the cheese melts. Stir in the cooked noodles and the green onions until evenly combined. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese to serve.
- Calories 851.1 kcal High
- Protein 37.64 g Good Source
- Carbs 59.53 g Moderate
- Total Fat 50.71 g High
- Saturated Fat 29.03 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 357.98 mg High
- Sodium 626.88 mg High
- Fiber 3.11 g Moderate
- Sugar 3.53 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 513.85 mg Good Source
- Iron 6.36 mg Good Source
- Potassium 582.98 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 45.41 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 15.75 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.32 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cajun Crawfish Ya Ya Noodle Pasta is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Cajun Seasoning, Crawfish, and Diced Green Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 851.1 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cajun Crawfish Ya-Ya Noodle Pasta?
- It is a Cajun and Creole pasta recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Cajun Crawfish Ya-Ya Noodle Pasta made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cajun Seasoning, Crawfish, Diced Green Bell Pepper, Diced Onion. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Cajun Crawfish Ya-Ya Noodle Pasta?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Cajun Crawfish Ya-Ya Noodle Pasta?
- About 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 851.1 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cajun Crawfish Ya-Ya Noodle Pasta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
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