CRAB ALFREDO
Simply put, delicious! A little on the decadent side, but it can be made with fat-free half-and-half and a heart-healthy spread instead of butter. Serve with garlic bread sticks, a nice salad, and a glass of Chardonnay.
Provided by LisaJ
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Keep warm and covered.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until garlic releases its aroma, about 2 minutes, being careful not to let the garlic brown. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Reduce heat, and cook, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes. Add the half-and-half and stir over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the cream cheese and Parmesan cheese to the sauce and stir until cheeses melt and mixture is smooth. Mix in the crabmeat and continue cooking until crabmeat is heated through, about 3 minutes.
- Divide the fettucine between 2 plates or bowls and top with the crab sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 648.5 calories, Carbohydrate 52.6 g, Cholesterol 140.6 mg, Fat 37.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 22.4 g, Sodium 516 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
QUICK CRAB ALFREDO
I use canned soup and sour cream to hurry along a rich sauce that coats imitation crab. When spooned over penne pasta and garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and minced fresh parsley, it's an easy entree that looks and tastes elegant.-Susan Anstine, York, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Whisk in the sour cream, soup, milk, salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and pepper until blended. Cook and stir until heated through (do not boil). Stir in crab; heat through. , Drain pasta; top with crab sauce. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 717mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
CRAB ALFREDO PASTA LIGHT
Overloaded with flavor! Mushrooms and broccoli sit atop bow tie pasta finished with a crabmeat-infused, low-fat alfredo sauce.
Provided by Diane Ludy
Categories Crab
Time 55m
Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Begin cooking bow ties in boiling water, according to package.
- Mince garlic cloves; coarsely chop broccoli; slice mushrooms.
- Spray large saucepan with cooking spray and begin heating on medium high.
- In large saucepan, combine minced garlic, 1/2 cup chicken broth, sherry, broccoli, mushrooms, red pepper, sea salt, black pepper, onion powder, basil, parsley.
- Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Drain crab meat and combine in a dish with Old Bay Seasoning.
- Heat half-and-half, 1/2 cup chicken broth and parmesean cheese in small saucepan on medium.
- Whisk together above until incorporated; add savory.
- Tear cheese slices into small pieces and add to small saucepan, continuing heating.
- Uncover mushroom and broccoli mix and allow to boil.
- Combine butter and flour in small microwave-save dish; heat in microwave on high for 20 seconds; remove, mix with fork or whisk; heat again on high for 20 seconds; remove, mix with fork or whisk - makes a quick roux for thickening agent.
- Add roux and seasoned crab meat to small saucepan. Continue heating and whisking until cheese melts and all ingredients are melded, approx 4 minutes.
- Drain pasta.
- Serve scoops of pasta topped with scoops of mushroom/broccoli topped with spoonfuls of crap alfredo and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.1, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 52.1, Sodium 816.5, Carbohydrate 45, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 8.1, Protein 18.4
CRAB ALFREDO
I improvised this recipe when I was looking for quick Lenten dishes, but it has become a favorite for my husband and me all year long. -Esther Pittello, Chicopee, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add mushrooms; cook and stir for 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in the sauce and broth until blended. Add the crab. Reduce heat; cook for 10 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve over pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 552 calories, Fat 20g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 1246mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
GARLIC CREAM SAUCE
This rich, easy garlic cream sauce recipe is requested at every family occasion I attend. Don't be afraid to alter the recipe with more or less garlic to suit your taste. -Joy McQuaid, Darlington, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Gradually add cream. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 3-5 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese and pepper. Serve over pasta. If desired, garnish with parsley and additional Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 32g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 358mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.
LEMON-GARLIC PENNE WITH CRAB
Our Christmas Eve supper isn't the same without this seafood pasta. I love lots of garlic, but you can use less to suit your family's tastes. -Chrissy Fessler, Hazleton, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and stir garlic in butter and oil over medium heat for 2 minutes or until garlic is golden (do not brown). Add the broth, crab and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until sauce is reduced by half., Drain pasta; toss with crab sauce and 1/4 cup parsley. Garnish with lemon wedges and remaining parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
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