Easy Seafood Alfredo

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An easy version of seafood alfredo. I like to serve this with black (squid ink) pasta for a dramatic presentation, but it can be made with normal pasta as well.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces uncooked black squid ink pasta

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ cup chicken broth

  • 1 cup fat-free half-and-half

  • 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 slice fat-free American cheese, torn into pieces

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

  • ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages imitation crabmeat, flaked

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.

  2. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the garlic 1 minute. Pour in the chicken broth and half-and-half. Cook and stir until heated through.

  3. Mix the Parmesan cheese and American cheese into the skillet. Cook and stir until American cheese is melted. Season the mixture with basil, parsley, and pepper. Mix in the imitation crabmeat, and continue cooking until heated through. Serve over the cooked pasta.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

314 Calories
4g Fat
54g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 314
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 621mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 54g 20%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 15g
Vitamin C 1mg 4%
Calcium 115mg 9%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 262mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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