Crab Alfredo

I got tired of eating the same type of pasta for quite some time so I told my mom that I wanted to try something different for our dinner. I did some research and found this recipe online and tried it. It turned out to be very delicious and spicy, which I liked. I used the same recipe to make chicken alfredo as well. I will post a separate recipe for chicken alfredo.

Recipe  serves 4 people

8oz dried fettucine
3 Tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 c. half and half milk
1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese
3 Tbsp. flour
Dash of salt and pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 (4oz) cream cheese
8 oz crab meat, flakes

Boil the pasta until soft.  melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat.  Add garlic and cook for two minutes.  Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.  Reduce heat. Stir constantly for two minutes.  Add the half and half milk gradually and then stir over medium heat for 3 minutes.  Add cream cheese and parmesan cheese. Stir until mixture is smooth. Add crab meats and cook for 3 minutes. Serves hot.

I personally use 8 oz of cream cheese and uses milk instead of half and half.  That will make the sauce a bit more creamier.  This original recipe will make the sauce very thick and chunky. I like it to be less thick and more creamy.  I sometime substitute the crab for chicken.  The link to the recipe I found online is: Crab Alfredo