Crawfish Angel hair Pasta

8 servings Prep: 10 m Cook: 25 m Total: 35 m Beginner
5.0/5 (3)
A quick and easy crawfish pasta with onions, bell peppers, and Golden Mushroom Soup creating a rich, creamy sauce over delicate angel hair pasta. Perfect for a weeknight dinner when you want Louisiana flavor without all-day cooking.

Ingredients

8 servings
  • 1 lb crawfish tails
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 (10 oz) cans Golden Mushroom Soup
  • 1 package angel hair pasta
  • Salt to taste
  • Red Pepper to taste
  • Toby's or Season All to taste
  • Garlic powder to taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Cook the angel hair pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Sauté the onion, bell pepper, and seasonings in oil over medium heat until onions are clear, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add crawfish and Golden Mushroom Soup. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally, making sure soup and mixture have been heated thoroughly. The sauce should be creamy and well combined.
  4. Pour crawfish mixture over the cooked angel hair pasta and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Common Problems and Solutions

Q: Why is my pasta mushy?

A: Cook the pasta separately and only combine with the sauce right before serving. Don't let the pasta sit in the hot sauce too long or it will continue to absorb liquid and become soft.

Q: Can I use frozen crawfish tails?

A: Yes, just make sure to thaw them completely and drain well before adding to the sauce. Excess water will make the sauce too thin.

Tips and Techniques

If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of the pasta cooking water to thin it out. The starchy water also helps the sauce cling to the pasta better.

Ingredient Substitutions

  • crawfish tails: peeled shrimp
  • Golden Mushroom Soup: cream of mushroom soup
  • angel hair pasta: linguine or fettuccine

Equipment Needed

  • Large pot for boiling pasta
  • Large skillet or sauté pan
  • Colander