Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (150 g) crab meat, cooked and shredded
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the crab meat and Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine into the sauce, mixing well to combine. Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Substitute crab with shrimp or lobster if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
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