Pasta with Crab and Cheese

This Pasta with Crab and Cheese dish combines the sweet, delicate flavor of fresh crab with a creamy cheese sauce, creating a comforting and indulgent meal. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it's both simple to prepare and satisfying to eat.

Ingredients

• Pasta (spaghetti or linguine) - 200 grams
• Fresh crab meat - 150 grams
• Cream cheese - 100 grams
• Grated Parmesan cheese - 50 grams
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Lower the heat and stir in the cream cheese, mixing until melted and smooth.
4. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, along with the reserved pasta water, crab meat, and grated Parmesan cheese. Toss gently to combine.
5. Season with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to taste. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 540
• Protein: 28 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from crab meat, which helps in muscle building and repair.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil, which are beneficial for heart health.

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