CRAB PASTA SAUCE

CRAB PASTA SAUCE image

Yield 2 nice-sized servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Water
1/2 t salt
1/3 pound dry pasta
1/8 C thinly sliced onion
1/8 t nutmeg
2 t lemon juice
1/3 - 1/2 C flake imitation crab meat
(options are cooked: scallops, shrimp, white flake crab meat)
1/3 C low-fat sour cream
2 T cornstarch
1/2 - 2/3 C sweet white wine (Chablis or Sauvignon Blanc)
dash pepper
2 T Parmesan or Romano cheese

Steps:

In 2 qt. sauce pan, fill to 2/3 full with water and add salt. Bring to boil and add pasta, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. In 1 qt. microwave safe bowl, place onions and cook on high for 1-2 minutes until transparent. In small bowl mix together remaining ingredients - except crab and cheese - until no lumps are present. Cook on high for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Add meat and cook for 1 - 2 minutes until heated through. Drain pasta, place in pasta bowls. Ladle sauce over pasta, and sprinkle with cheese. Serve.