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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cajun Crawfish Ya-Ya Noodle Pasta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 45 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 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 43%
- Protein 37.64 g Good Source 75%
- Carbohydrate 59.53 g 22%
- Total Fat 50.71 g High 65%
- Saturated Fat 29.03 g High 145%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 357.98 mg High 119%
- Sodium 959.68 mg High 42%
- Dietary Fiber 3.11 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 3.53 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 447.11 mg Good Source 34%
- Iron 6.36 mg Good Source 35%
- Potassium 582.98 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 45.41 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 7.91 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source 1%
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.
- Is Cajun Crawfish Ya-Ya Noodle Pasta healthy?
- Cajun Crawfish Ya-Ya Noodle Pasta has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 851.1 calories and 37.64 g of protein, or 75% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 959.68 mg (42% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 29.03 g (145% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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