Rattlesnake Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 pound dry fettuccine pasta
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup sliced onions
• 1/2 cup chopped yellow squash
• 1/2 cup zucchini, cut diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices
• 3/4 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
• 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 pound rattlesnake meat, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• Flour for dredging

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the onions, squash, zucchini, and mushrooms; cook and stir for 5 minutes, until the vegetables are heated through but still firm. Pour in the cream and the cooked fettucine and simmer for 4 minutes. Mix in the jalapeno, garlic, mustard, and Cajun seasoning and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and the tomatoes. Reduce the heat to low.

Preheat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over high heat. Dredge the rattlesnake meat in flour and pan fry for 5 minutes or until well done. Arrange the meat on top of the vegetables and pasta to serve.