Granchio Alfredo Crab Alfredo Recipe

Ingredients for Granchio Alfredo Crab Alfredo

• Milk
• Heavy Cream
• 4 tablespoons butter
• Light Cream Cheese
• Parmesan Cheese
• Romano Cheese
• Garlic Powder
• Fresh Parsley
• Basil
• Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 pound fresh crab legs (or 1 cup pre-cooked crab meat)
• Sliced Mushrooms
• Whole Grain Fettuccine

How to Make Granchio Alfredo Crab Alfredo

1. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add 4 ounces of cream cheese and stir until softened.
3. Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
4. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and stir well.
5. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened slightly.
6. Cook 1 pound of pasta (fettuccine or linguine recommended) according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
7. If using fresh crab legs, boil for 8-10 minutes until bright red. Crack open and remove meat. (If using pre-cooked crab meat, skip this step)
8. Gently press the crab meat between paper towels to remove excess moisture.
9. Add the cooked pasta and crab meat to the sauce. Toss gently to combine.
10. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley (optional).