INGREDIENTS:
- 1/2 lb. penne pasta
- 4 T. butter
- 1/41b. tasso
- 1 1/2 c. chopped green onions
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 c. heavy cream
- 1 t. white pepper
- 1/2 t. cayenne pepper
- 1-2 t. salt, to taste
- 1 lb. Louisiana crawfish tail meat
- 1/4 c. parsley, minced
- Cook pasta until al dente, being careful not to overcook.
- Rinse in cold water and set aside.
- Melt butter in skillet. Dice the Tasso, 1⁄4-inch or smaller.
- Sauté the meat in butter until it is lightly browned.
- Add garlic, stir and cook 1 minute.
- Add cream, white pepper, cayenne and salt.
- While stirring constantly, bring to a boil and cook 2 minutes, until cream is reduced and slightly thickened.
- Add crawfish and parsley, return to a boil and cook 1 minute.
- Add pasta, mixing well, and cook until pasta is heated through.
- Serve immediately.