Creamy Crab Pappardelle
Prep Time: 10 minutes
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Cook Time: 11 minutes
481 Calories
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4 Servings
Ingredients
1 lb. Sizzlefish Dungeness Crabmeat, thawed
8 oz pappardelle noodles
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp minced garlic
4 oz. cream cheese, cubed
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken stock
1 tsp cornstarch
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
¼ tsp nutmeg
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
Directions
Step 1
Begin cooking pasta according to package directions. While pasta cooks, heat butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add garlic and sauté for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
Step 2
Whisk together chicken stock and cornstarch. Set aside. Add cream cheese and heavy cream to skillet. Lower heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently, until cream cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Gradually stir in chicken stock mixture. Allow sauce to come to a low simmer.
Step 4
Add Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, nutmeg, black pepper, and half of the basil. Cook 2 minutes longer, until sauce starts to thicken. Stir in crabmeat and cook for 2 minutes longer, until crab is heated through.
Step 5
Add cooked pasta noodles and toss with tongs to coat in sauce.
Step 6
Serve hot garnished with extra basil.
Nutrition Facts
This creamy crab and pappardelle pasta dish is full of succulent dungeons crab meat for a satisfying meal that feeds a crowd! Best of all, this recipe is ready in under 30 minutes!