Crab Pasta with Creamy Cajun Sauce: A Flavorful Delight at Home
Discover the delicious combination of crab and a creamy cajun sauce, perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Creole
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 cup crab meat
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the crab meat and cajun seasoning, stirring to combine.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and parmesan cheese, stirring until well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the level of cajun seasoning based on your spice preference.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg