Crawfish And Tasso In A Light Herb Cream Pesto Sauce Over Rotini Recipes

CRAWFISH AND TASSO FETTUCCINE

Steps:

• Prepare fettuccine according to the package directions; drain and keep warm.
• In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
• Add in the garlic; saute and stir constantly for 3 minutes or until tender (don't let it burn).
• Add in the tasso and next 3 ingredients; saute and stir constantly for 5 minutes.
• Add in flour; stir to combine.
• Gradually stir in whipping cream and the next 5 ingredients.
• Stir constantly while bringing to a boil; once mixture is boiling, cook and stir constantly for 1 minute or until smooth and thickened.
• Add in crawfish tails; stir occasionally and cook just until heated through.
• Place fettuccine onto individual serving plates; top with crawfish sauce.
• Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve.

TASSO SHRIMP AND CREAM ON PASTA

Steps:

• Melt most of the butter in skillet then add tasso and seasoning. Cook at medium heat for about 10 minutes, scraping the pan every so often to remove the fond. Add cream and increase heat to reduce it by 1/21/2 being careful to not let the cream boil over on the stove. When cream starts to thicken add shrimp and cook 1 to 2 minutes until shrimp are just cooked. Add the green onions and cook for a count of five then add rest of butter and toss over your favorite pasta shape.

CRAWFISH AND CREAM OVER PASTA

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. Return to the pot and toss with the olive oil and reserved cooking liquid. Cover to keep warm.
• In a large saute pan or skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, Essence, salt, and cayenne, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the white wine and cook over high heat until nearly all evaporated. Add the cream lemon juice and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced. Add the crawfish tails and cook, stirring, to warm through. Add the onions and parsley and cook for 1 minute. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat with the sauce. Cook until the pasta is warmed through, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and add 1/2 cup of the cheese.
• Turn out into a serving bowl and top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. Serve.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

LIGHT PESTO SAUCE

Steps:

• In food processor, combine romano cheese and garlic; cover and process for 30 seconds.
• Add the basil, nuts, salt and pepper; cover and process until combined, about 15 seconds.
• While processing, add the lemon juice, process about 15 seconds longer or untl combined.
• Toss with pasta or serve as compliment to beef, chicken or seafood.

SHRIMP AND TASSO PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly-salted water to a rolling boil. Stir the rotini into the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the tasso, and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, onion, green pepper, green onion, and celery. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the basil, thyme, Cajun seasoning, and hot sauce; cook 1 minute.
• Pour in the cream, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in the Parmesan cheese. Cook and stir until the sauce begins to thicken slightly, about 3 minutes. Add the shrimp and crawfish tails, and cook until hot, then toss with the rotini pasta. Sprinkle with parsley to serve.

ONE-PAN ROTINI WITH TOMATO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, 5-10 minutes; crumble beef; drain. Add garlic and seasonings; cook 1 minute longer. Add the stock and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Add pasta and peas; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, until pasta is tender, 10-12 minutes. , Gradually stir in cream and cheese; heat through (do not allow to boil).