Description
Indulge in this creamy Crab Alfredo pasta, combining the rich flavors of crabmeat with a velvety Alfredo sauce over perfectly cooked fettuccine.
Ingredients
Scale
8 ounces dried fettucine
3 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt and black pepper to taste
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups half-and-half
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese softened
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounces crabmeat flaked
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add the minced garlic, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Whisk in the flour, stirring continuously for about 1 minute to create a roux.
- Gradually add the half-and-half while whisking, followed by the cream cheese, until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese, and season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Fold in the flaked crabmeat carefully to avoid breaking it apart. Heat through.
- Serve the crab Alfredo sauce over the cooked fettuccine, garnishing with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using crabmeat from a higher quality source. This dish can also be topped with fresh parsley for a pop of color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Crab Alfredo,Pasta,Dinner,Seafood