How To Make Creamy Crab & Pea Pasta
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 cup peas
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. In the last minute of cooking, add the peas. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
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Add crab meat to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
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Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Add the cooked spaghetti and peas to the skillet. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly with the creamy sauce.
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Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories : 393kcal
- Total Fat : 16g
- Saturated Fat : 9g
- Cholesterol : 134mg
- Sodium : 562mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 35g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 27g
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