Ingredients
Scale
For the Pasta
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
For the Crab Alfredo Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces lump crab meat
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Cook the Pasta
- Boil Water: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook Fettuccine: Add the fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make the Crab Alfredo Sauce
- Melt Butter: In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add Cream: Pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously until heated through.
- Incorporate Cheese: Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese, whisking until melted and smooth.
- Season: Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Add Crab Meat: Gently fold in the lump crab meat, heating until warmed through.
Combine and Serve
- Mix Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce, tossing to coat the pasta evenly.
- Serve: Plate the crab Alfredo and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Fat: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25