Crab Alfredo Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Crab Alfredo Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Crab Alfredo Recipe

Ingredients

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

Exquisite Yeastless Focaccia

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Divide the fettucine between 2 plates or bowls and top with the crab sauce.

Nutritional Information

Crab Alfredo Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 648.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 27.6g 55%

Carbohydrates: 52.6g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 2.2g 9%

Sugars: 2.3g

Fat: 37.2g 57%

Saturated Fat: 22.4g 112%

Cholesterol: 140.6mg 47%

Vitamin A Iu: 1263.1IU 25%

Niacin Equivalents: 9.9mg 76%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 15%

Vitamin C: 3.7mg 6%

Folate: 155.4mcg 39%

Calcium: 304.4mg 30%

Iron: 2.6mg 15%

Magnesium: 71.3mg 26%

Potassium: 525.8mg 15%

Sodium: 516mg 21%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 334.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.