SEAFOOD PASTA ALFREDO

SEAFOOD PASTA ALFREDO image

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 pound fettucine
1/2 pound spinach fettucine
1/2 pound shrimp -- peeled, deveined and cut into 1/2" pieces
1/2 pound crab meat
1/2 pound bay scallops
1 pint half and half
4 ounces butter
2 cloves garlic -- finely minced
1/2 cup dry sherry
juice and rind of a lemon -- separated
1 cup Asiago Cheese -- finely shredded
salt and white pepper -- to taste
red pepper flakes

Steps:

In a large pot, boil water and cook fettucine according to package directions. While the water is boiling, in a large saute' pan melt the butter. Add the garlic and cook briefly, just to release the aroma. Add the seafood and saute' just until barely cooked. Add the sherry, salt and pepper and lemon juice. When the pasta is cooked, drain well and put back in the pot. Pour the seafood over the pasta. Turn on the burner to a low heat. Gradually add the half and half, stirring frequently. Add the Asiago and toss well to coat. Cover the pot and TURN OFF HEAT. Let sit on burner for about 5 minutes. Serve with lemon rind sprinkled over top and additional Asiago and red pepper flakes.