Ingredients

  • 3 sticks butter
  • 3 medium onions, chopped
  • 3 ribs celery, chopped
  • 2 bell peppers, chopped
  • 1/4 c. flour
  • 4 Tbsp. parsley
  • 3 lb. crawfish tails, peeled
  • 1 qt. half and half
  • 1 lb. Velveeta cheese, cubed 1/2-inch thick
  • 3 cloves garlic, pressed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (1 lb.) pkg. fettucini noodles
  • Parmesan cheese to taste

Method

  • Melt butter in large, heavy saucepan.
  • Add onions, celery and bell peppers.
  • Cook for 10 minutes, until onions are clear.
  • Add flour; blend in well.
  • Cover; cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add parsley and crawfish tails.
  • Cover; cook for 20 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add cream, cheese and garlic; mix well. Add salt and pepper (I use Tony Chachere, too).
  • Cook, covered, on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Cook noodles according to package directions.
  • Drain and add sauce mixture; mix thoroughly.
  • Pour into 3 lightly buttered casserole dishes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake at 350° for 12 minutes.
  • (You can use 1 pound crawfish and 1/3 recipe for smaller amount.)