Description
Creamy Crab Fettuccine Alfredo is a luxurious pasta dish that combines tender fettuccine with a rich, velvety sauce made from heavy cream, butter, and Parmesan cheese, all enhanced by the sweetness of fresh crab meat. This delightful recipe is perfect for impressing guests or indulging in a cozy night at home. Enjoy restaurant-quality flavors right in your kitchen with this simple yet elegant meal that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup fresh lump crab meat
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Boil fettuccine in salted water until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted; add reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Gently fold in crab meat, then combine with drained fettuccine and season with black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan or herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 110mg