Cajun Crawfish Pasta

Step 1

Bring large pot of salted water to boil.

Step 2

Slice andouille sausage into thin half-moons.

Step 3

Dice bell pepper and onion into uniform pieces.

Step 4

Add pasta to boiling water, stir to separate.

Step 5

Heat 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 6

Add sausage to skillet, cook until browned, 4 minutes.

Step 7

Remove sausage to a plate.

Step 8

Add diced onion and bell pepper to skillet.

Step 9

Stir until vegetables soften, about 3 minutes.

Step 10

Sprinkle cajun seasoning over vegetables, stir well.

Step 11

Pour cream into skillet, bring to gentle simmer.

Step 12

Add crawfish and cooked sausage back to skillet.

Step 13

Simmer sauce for 2 minutes to warm crawfish through.

Step 14

Drain pasta, reserving 0.5 cup pasta water.

Step 15

Add pasta to skillet, toss to coat with sauce.

Step 16

Add pasta water 2 tablespoons at a time to loosen sauce.

Step 17

Divide pasta between two bowls.

Step 18

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.