Best Cheesy Crab Alfredo Recipes

CHEESY CRAB ALFREDO image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces dried fettucine
1 T butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 T flour
salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1.5 cups non-fat cream
1 tsp tarragon
1 onion, minced (optional)
2 T. white wine (optional)
1/2 cup grated cheese*
8 ounces crabmeat, flaked
*Parmesean, gruyere, or other

Steps:

Cook pasta as directed until al dente; drain. Keep warm and covered. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic (& onion) 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 wine, if using.) Add the cream. Stir over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Add the cheese. Stir until cheeses melt and mixture is smooth. Mix in the crabmeat and continue cooking until crabmeat is heated through, about 3 minutes. Divide the fettucine among 4 bowls & top with the crab sauce.

Cheesy Crab Alfredo Pasta Recipe - Cooked by Julie image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

Steps:

Bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil and salt it generously. Cook the pasta according to packaging instructions.
Add some olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and red bell peppers, cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the fresh garlic and old bay seasoning and cook for 20 seconds.
Add the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and lemon zest. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.
Fold in the lump crab meat and mozzarella cheese.
Stir in the cooked pasta shells and check for seasoning. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra crab meat, if desired.