Crawfish Kowalski

Ingredients

• 1 lb penne or rotini pasta (good quality)
• 8 tablespoons butter
• 1 lb Polish sausage, sliced (or other smoked sausage)
• 2 cups green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 3 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup beer
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
• 1 lb crawfish tail, frozen (peeled)

Directions

1. 1

   Cook the pasta according to package directions, being careful not to overcook. Rinse in cold water and set aside.

2. 2

   Melt the butter in a large skillet.

3. 3

   Add the sliced sausage and saute until lightly browned.

4. 4

   Add garlic and green onions. Cook while stirring for one minute.

5. 5

   Add the cream, beer, white pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt.

6. 6

   While stirring constantly, bring to a boil and cool for about two minutes until slightly thickened.

7. 7

   Add the crawfish tails, return to a boil and cook for one minute.

8. 8

   Add the pasta, mix in well, and cook until the pasta is heated through.

9. 9

   Serve immediatly.