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Creamy Pasta with Imitation Crab

A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring imitation crab meat, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz fettuccine or linguine or pasta of choice
Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup imitation crab meat, shredded
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the imitation crab meat and cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
  3. Add the grated parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to add vegetables like peas or spinach for extra nutrition.

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