Re: Recipe - what’s on the plate this weekend? Crab Fettuccine Alfredo

 > > On 10/3/2024 2:44 PM, MummyChunk wrote:
 > > Crab Fettuccine Alfredo €]
 > >
 > > Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this creamy Crab Fettuccine
 > > Alfredo. This delectable dish combines tender lump crabmeat with
rich
 > > and creamy Alfredo sauce, served over perfectly cooked
fettuccine
 > > pasta. It's a seafood lover's dream come true!
 > >
 > > Ingredients:
 > > - 1 pound fettuccini pasta
 > > - 1/4 cup butter
 > > - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
 > > - 2 cups milk
 > > - 4 ounces cream cheese
 > > - 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
 > > - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
 > > - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
 > > - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
 > > - 1/2 teaspoon salt
 > > - 1/2 teaspoon black or white pepper
 > > - 1 pound lump crabmeat
 > >
 > > Directions:
 > > 1. Cook the fettuccini pasta according to the package directions
until
 > > al dente. Drain and set aside.
 > >
 > > 2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the
flour
 > > and whisk to combine. Cook the flour and butter together for
30-60
 > > seconds, then slowly add the milk. Add the milk a small amount at
a
 > > time, whisking well between each addition.
 > >
 > > 3. Cut the cream cheese into small chunks and add them to the
sauce,
 > > stirring until melted and fully incorporated.
 > >
 > > 4. Add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh
parsley,
 > > garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the sauce.
Whisk
 > > until smooth and well combined.
 > >
 > > 5. Gently stir in the lump crabmeat and allow the sauce to cook
on low
 > > heat until the crab is heated through.
 > >
 > > 6. Toss the cooked fettuccini with the sauce until evenly coated,
or
 > > serve the pasta topped with the sauce.
 > >
 > > Prep Time: 15 min
 > > Cooking Time: 15 min
 > > Total Time: 30 min
 > > Servings: 4
 > >
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 > >
 > >
 > Ed P wrote:
 >
 >
 > Two issues with it.
 > Fettuccine Alfredo only has three ingredients.  Pasta, butter, Parm
cheese.
 >
 > Adding flour and milk is a cheap shortcut and cream cheese should
not be
 > withing 10 feet of it.  Your choice, but I'll pass.
 >
 > A good Parmesan cheese would overpower the light flavor of crab
meat.


Forgive me for my ignorance, but why would the other ingredients be
considered a cheap shortcut?

Thanks
 

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