Cindy's Crab Fettuccine

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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)

Recipe

• 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.