Cindy's Crab Fettuccine

Submitted by CIndytc

"This is an old recipe I got out of Southern Living years ago. I make this often..."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb fresh lump crabmeat
• 1⁄2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed
• 1 1⁄2 cups half-and-half
• 1 (9 ounce) package fettuccine, cooked
• 1⁄2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 pinch nutmeg (optional) or 1 pinch red pepper (optional)

directions

1. Drain crabmeat, removing any bits of shell.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add pressed garlic and saute until tender.
3. Stir in half and half and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 to 7 minues or until mixture is thickened.
4. Add crabmeat, hot cooked pasta, parmesan cheese, chopped parsley and pepper, tossing gently. Serve immediately.