CHEESY CRAB ALFREDO PASTA RECIPE - COOKED BY JULIE

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Cheesy Crab Alfredo Pasta Recipe - Cooked by Julie image

This cheesy crab Alfredo pasta is made with fresh crab meat, shells, lemon, and peppers. The sauce is super creamy, rich, and easy to make!

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 lb pasta shells
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese
1 shallot (finely diced)
1 red bell pepper (diced)
1/4 tsp old bay seasoning
1/8 tsp lemon zest
2 garlic cloves (finely minced)
1 lb fresh crab meat
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper to taste

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.

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