Crab Tetrazzini

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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Creamy baked pasta with tender crab, mushrooms, and a rich white wine sauce
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This luxurious Crab Tetrazzini is a comforting Italian-American classic that elevates simple ingredients into a show-stopping main course. The dish features al dente fettuccine tossed in a velvety, golden sauce enriched with dry white wine and fresh herbs. Savory sliced mushrooms and sweet green onions provide a perfect textural contrast to the delicate, flaky crab meat. Finished with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan, this casserole bakes to a bubbly, golden perfection. It’s an ideal choice for date nights, holiday gatherings, or any evening when you crave something elegant yet homey. The combination of seafood and creamy sauce creates a deeply satisfying meal that feels special without being overly complicated.

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Crab Tetrazzini

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 6.1

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This luxurious Crab Tetrazzini is a comforting Italian-American classic that elevates simple ingredients into a show-stopping main course. The dish features al dente fettuccine tossed in a velvety, golden sauce enriched with dry white wine and fresh herbs. Savory sliced mushrooms and sweet green onions provide a perfect textural contrast to the delicate, flaky crab meat. Finished with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan, this casserole bakes to a bubbly, golden perfection. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal choice for date nights, holiday gatherings, or any evening when you crave something elegant yet homey. The combination of seafood and creamy sauce creates a deeply satisfying meal that feels special without being overly complicated.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400ðF (200ðC).
  2. Cook fettuccine according to package directions until al dente; drain well.
  3. Place the drained fettuccine in a greased 1-quart casserole dish.
  4. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet and sauté until tender and liquid has evaporated.
  6. Stir in garlic salt, sliced green onions, minced parsley, and dried basil; sauté for 1 minute.
  7. Spoon the mushroom and vegetable mixture evenly over the fettuccine in the casserole.
  8. Drain the crab meat well and arrange it on top of the vegetables.
  9. In the same skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
  10. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
  11. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, cooking and stirring constantly until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
  12. Blend in the dry white wine and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  13. Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the crab and pasta layers.
  14. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until heated through and slightly golden.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 6.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.6g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.0g0%

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

Keywords: crab, tetrazzini, fettuccine, italian, seafood, baking, mushrooms, white wine, parmesan, creamy, pasta, dinner, comfort food, herbs, garlic, onions, saute, casserole
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