GRANCHIO ALFREDO (CRAB ALFREDO)

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My husband loves crab alfredo, but we simply cannot afford to eat out all the time. This one tastes just as good as what we find at restaurants---and saves us money!

Provided by JelsMom

Categories     Crab

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup milk
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons light cream cheese
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup romano cheese, grated
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon crushed basil
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
8 large crab legs, cooked & meat removed or 10 ounces lump crabmeat, cartilage removed
1 cup sliced mushrooms
12 ounces whole grain fettuccine

Steps:

  • Melt butter in saucepan. Add cream cheese.
  • When softened, add cream and parmesan. Add garlic, and stir well.
  • Simmer 15-20 minutes.
  • Boil pasta according to package directions, drain, & set aside.
  • If boiling your own, boil crab legs, crack open & remove meat. Press meat lightly between paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  • Mix everything together & serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 864, Fat 44.7, SaturatedFat 26.6, Cholesterol 252.1, Sodium 2797, Carbohydrate 47.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.7, Protein 69.5

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