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Crab Alfredo

SUBMITTED BY: LisaJ

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 31 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
Read Reviews (27)
PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 8 ounces dried fettucine
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces crabmeat, flaked

DIRECTIONS

  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.
  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.
  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.
  4. Divide the fettucine among 4 plates or bowls and top with the crab sauce.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2007 by LNJ821
This was really good! I did not have half and half so I used the whole milk/butter... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2008 by DYMPLES805
This is awesome! If you've ever had Red Lobster's Crab Alfredo, you won't feel the need to go... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2008 by GeorgiaAngel
I have been looking for and testing different Alfredo Sauce recipes at home and at every... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2008 by bethsanchez23
YUM!! I've made this with and without the crab, and both ways are great! It stands alone as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2008 by Cheri
This was crabtastic!! My DH was craving some crab and this fit the bill, along with some crab... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2007 by gatorgurl
This was ok.....I added more half and half because the sauce was very thick. I think next... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2008 by menasheep
This was good. I used imitation crab (crab's not the best import in Arkansas), penne, and peas. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2008 by SetTheRays
Incredibly good! This could rival any good seafood place for sure. As everyone else has said,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2008 by Heather
Very good! I made this the other day for my roommate and myself. I used 1 cup half-and-half... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2008 by Ally T
Absolutely wonderful. Thank you for sharing. MORE