Linda's Fettuccine, Crabmeat & Veggies In Creamy Cheese Sauce

1h
Prep Time
1h
Cook Time
2h
Ready In

Recipe: #2586

November 15, 2011



"This scrumptious pasta dish will tickle your taste buds, with a nice blend of veggies, seafood, and cheesey sauce atop mounds of pasta. Served with Garlic Italian bread, a simple salad, and a nice glass of wine, makes this meal fit for a king!"

Original is 5 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (645.7 g)
  • Calories 1387.7
  • Total Fat - 107.6 g
  • Saturated Fat - 53.4 g
  • Cholesterol - 364.9 mg
  • Sodium - 1311.2 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 53.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 3.3 g
  • Sugars - 4.9 g
  • Protein - 55.5 g
  • Calcium - 996.7 mg
  • Iron - 4.1 mg
  • Vitamin C - 19.5 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.5 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Clean crabmeat.

Step 2

In a large skillet heat vegetable oil, on medium-high heat, until bubbly.

Step 3

Meanwhile, put flour on a large plate, and mix crabmeat into the flour.

Step 4

Pull out the pieces of crabmeat, shake off excess flour, and place in skillet.

Step 5

Cook on medium-high, until pieces are slightly brown.

Step 6

When crabmeat pieces are done, take out of the oil, and drain on paper towels.

Step 7

Meanwhile place the butter in a medium-size sauce pan. Melt it on a low heat.

Step 8

Add the garlic and cook to about 1 minute. Do not brown.

Step 9

Add in the cream, and stir the mixture until warmed.

Step 10

Add in three-fourths of the Pecorino Romano cheese, and stir until dissolved.

Step 11

Add in thinly sliced carrots and asparagus pieces, and let simmer for 10 minutes on medium heat.

Step 12

Add tomatoes, and let cook until all veggies are tender, but not mushy.

Step 13

Add the crab, to heat through. DO NOT overcook. When heated, turn heat to warm.

Step 14

Meanwhile in a large pot, bring water to a boil. Salt the water slightly, and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the water, to keep the pasta from sticking.

Step 15

Cook the fresh pasta noodles according to package directions. This should not take longer than 4 minutes, if you are using fresh pasta. If using packaged noodles, cook according to package directions.

Step 16

Drain in a colander when cooked. Place the drained pasta into the pan with the warm sauce.

Step 17

Add salt and freshly cracked black pepper.

Step 18

Toss the mixture, until all the pasta is coated well. Place on a pretty platter.

Step 19

Sprinkle with the additional Romano cheese.

Step 20

Dust with a very small amount of cracked pepper, and serve immediately.

Step 21

DO NOT let the pasta and sauce cook together for too long, or the pasta will soak up all the sauce.

Tips


No special items needed.

2 Reviews

Sheri

Fresh crabmeat is the only way to go when making this. I loved the rich creaminess and wonderful flavors coming from each ingredient. I never would have thought cheese and seafood, but this is one heck of a yummy seafood and veggie pasta dish that I will enjoy more than once!

5.0

review by:
(31 Jan 2015)

CeeCeeinNH

You had me hooked with just the name of this recipe! We loved it with its creamy cheesy sauce enhanced by the yummy flavor of crabmeat with a mix of fresh vegetables. I made it with linguine because that's what I had on hand. I am passing this on to my neighbor and sister. They will love it too!

5.0

review by:
(14 Sep 2014)

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