Emeril's Cream Sauce over Angel Hair Pasta

Ingredients

• {'name': 'olive oil', 'quantity': 1.0, 'unit': 'tablespoon'}
• {'name': 'small diced Tasso sausage', 'quantity': 0.5, 'unit': 'cup'}
• {'name': 'minced shallots', 'quantity': 2.0, 'unit': 'tablespoon'}
• {'name': 'crawfish tails', 'quantity': 1.0, 'unit': 'pound'}
• {'name': 'minced garlic', 'quantity': 1.0, 'unit': 'tablespoon'}
• {'name': 'peeled seeded and chopped Italian plum tomatoes', 'quantity': 0.5, 'unit': 'cup'}
• {'name': 'chopped green onions', 'quantity': 0.5, 'unit': 'cup'}
• {'name': 'heavy cream', 'quantity': 1.5, 'unit': 'cup'}
• {'name': 'butter', 'quantity': 2.0, 'unit': 'tablespoon'}
• {'name': 'angel hair pasta (cooked al dente)', 'quantity': 1.0, 'unit': 'pound'}
• {'name': 'Parmesan cheese', 'quantity': 0.5, 'unit': 'cup'}
• {'name': 'chopped chives', 'quantity': 2.0, 'unit': 'tablespoon'}
• {'name': 'salt and pepper', 'quantity': None, 'unit': None}

Instructions

1. In a large sauté pan, heat the olive oil.
2. When the oil is hot, render the tasso for 2 minutes.
3. Add the shallots and crawfish and sauté for 1 minute.
4. Stir in the garlic, tomatoes, and green onions and sauté for 1 minute.
5. Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
6. Stir in the cream and bring to a boil.
7. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 4–6 minutes or until the sauce has reduced enough to coat the back of a spoon.
8. Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
9. Stir the butter into the sauce.
10. Add the pasta to the pan and gently toss it into the sauce.
11. Garnish the pasta with the grated cheese and chives.