Crawfish Spaghetti with Fava Beans
 
Makes 6 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 (16-ounce) can fava beans, rinsed and drained
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes (about 4 plum tomatoes)
  • 1 pound cooked crawfish tails
  • 1 (12-ounce) package spaghetti, cooked according to package directions for al dente, reserving ½ cup pasta water
  • Grated fresh Parmesan cheese
  • Crusty Italian bread and lemon wedges, to serve
Instructions
  1. In the work bowl of a food processor, place beans, parsley, crushed garlic, oil, and lemon juice; pulse until almost smooth. Add salt, granulated garlic, and pepper.
  2. In a large saucepan, combine bean mixture and tomatoes. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are softened, about 20 minutes.
  3. Stir crawfish, spaghetti, and reserved ½ cup pasta water into bean mixture; cook until mixture is heated through, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with bread and lemon wedges.
Recipe by Louisiana Cookin' at https://louisianacookin.com/a-feast-to-remember-celebrating-st-josephs-day-with-crawfish-spaghetti/