Creamy Crab Fettuccine Delight (Print)

Rich, creamy fettuccine with fresh crab and homemade Alfredo sauce.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 pound fettuccini pasta
02 - 1/4 cup butter
03 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
04 - 2 cups milk
05 - 4 ounces cream cheese
06 - 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black or white pepper
12 - 1 pound lump crabmeat

# Directions:

01 - Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente.
02 - In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk to combine. Cook the flour and butter together for 30-60 seconds.
03 - Slowly add the milk to the roux, a small amount at a time, whisking well between each addition.
04 - Cut the cream cheese into small chunks and drop into the sauce, stirring until melted and fully incorporated.
05 - Add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
06 - Gently stir in the crabmeat and allow the sauce to cook on low heat until heated through.
07 - Toss the cooked fettuccini with the sauce or serve the pasta topped with the sauce.