How to Make Easy Crab Linguine - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to easy and impressive seafood dishes, crab linguine is always a winner. This simple and elegant pasta dish is perfect for a date night at home or a special family dinner.

Crab linguine is a delightful combination of sweet, succulent crab meat, tender linguine pasta, and a flavorful sauce that comes together in just a few easy steps. The dish is light, yet satisfying, and makes for a great change of pace from traditional pasta dishes.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package linguini pasta
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅜ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups milk
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound imitation crabmeat

Information

  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter or margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook till transparent.
  • Mix flour into butter or margarine mixture to make a paste. Add warmed milk, and stir until well mixed. Heat gently, and when milk is quite hot add the parmesan. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is thick. Don't boil. Stir in the crab, heat through.
  • Drain pasta. Serve sauce over hot noodles.
  • Nutrition

    569 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 57mg
    • Sodium: 915mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 82g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 336mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 506mg