Crab Alfredo

In a pinch? This crab alfredo is quick and easy! It has a real Meditteranean flavor profile. Garlic, asparagus, basil, and oregano in a creamy parmesan sauce dripping over succulent crab meat sitting on a pasta of your choice. If there were ever a meal to impress your date, this is the one. Take it with you for a lazy picnic in the sun or a romantic table for two in a dimly lit room.

Health Benefits

While there is not an argument for eating pasta and creamy cheese sauce for weight loss, many of the ingredients are vital for a balanced diet. Onions should be a staple for everyone for a litany of reasons, chiefly it boosts the natural immune system. A steady diet of onion will supply you with healthy doses of vitamin C. Asparagus is rich in B vitamins which prevent potential blood vessel damage and other cardiac disorders.

Ingredients

thin spaghetti: 8 oz

cups chopped crabmeat: 2

cup asparagus - cut up

small onion - chopped: 1

clove garlic—minced: 1

tbsp olive oil: 1

tbsp water: 1-2 tbsp

tbsp fresh basil - cut fine: 1

tsp oregano- dried: 1

cup skim milk: 1

cup chicken broth: 1/2

tbsp flour: 1 1/2

tsp black pepper: 1/8

cup Italian cheese - grated: 1/4

How To Make Crab Alfredo

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
2. Drain and place in large bowl.
3. Cover to keep warm.
4. Sauté onion & garlic in oil in a medium sauce pan until it turns golden

Note: Add water as necessary.

5. In a small sauce pan stir together milk, chicken broth, flour, oregano, basil & pepper over medium heat until the mixture thickens and turnssmooth.
6. Add asparagus to onion mixture and cook for about 3 minutes.
7. Add crab meat.
8. Stir the thickened milk mixture into the crab mixture.
9. Stir in cheese.
10. Pour over pasta & toss.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Trivia

Alfredo sauce was actually created by a chef named Alfredo.