Granchio Alfredo (Crab Alfredo)

My husband loves crab alfredo, but we simply cannot afford to eat out all the time. This one tastes just as good as what we find at restaurants---and saves us money!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup milk
• 1 1⁄4 cups heavy cream
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 3  tablespoons light cream cheese
• 1  cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1⁄4 cup romano cheese, grated
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2  tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1  teaspoon  crushed basil
• 1⁄8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 8  large  crab legs, cooked & meat removed or 10  ounces lump crabmeat, cartilage removed
• 1  cup  sliced mushrooms
• 12  ounces  whole grain fettuccine

Directions

1. Melt butter in saucepan. Add cream cheese.
2. When softened, add cream and parmesan. Add garlic, and stir well.
3. Simmer 15-20 minutes.
4. Boil pasta according to package directions, drain, & set aside.
5. If boiling your own, boil crab legs, crack open & remove meat. Press meat lightly between paper towels to remove excess moisture.
6. Mix everything together & serve.