Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this creamy Crab Fettuccine Alfredo. This delectable dish combines tender lump crabmeat with rich and creamy Alfredo sauce, served over perfectly cooked fettuccine pasta. Its a seafood lovers dream come true!
Ingredients:
– 1 pound fettuccini pasta
– 1/4 cup butter
– 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
– 2 cups milk
– 4 ounces cream cheese
– 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
– 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black or white pepper
– 1 pound lump crabmeat
Directions:
- Cook the fettuccini pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk to combine. Cook the flour and butter together for 30-60 seconds, then slowly add the milk. Add the milk a small amount at a time, whisking well between each addition.
- Cut the cream cheese into small chunks and add them to the sauce, stirring until melted and fully incorporated.
- Add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the sauce. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
- Gently stir in the lump crabmeat and allow the sauce to cook on low heat until the crab is heated through.
- Toss the cooked fettuccini with the sauce until evenly coated, or serve the pasta topped with the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cooking Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Servings: 4