Creamy Crab & Red Pepper Sauce

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Advanced
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A luxurious, velvety pasta sauce featuring sweet crabmeat and vibrant red peppers
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This dish is a celebration of simple, high-quality ingredients coming together in a rich, comforting sauce. The sweetness of lump crabmeat pairs perfectly with the bright, tangy flavor of pureed red peppers and pimientos. A light roux thickens the white wine and milk base, creating a silky texture that coats every strand of pasta. It’s an elegant yet approachable meal, perfect for a romantic dinner or a special weekend treat. The aroma of garlic and shallots filling the kitchen promises a satisfying, restaurant-quality experience at home.

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Creamy Crab & Red Pepper Sauce

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 148.7

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This dish is a celebration of simple, high-quality ingredients coming together in a rich, comforting sauce. The sweetness of lump crabmeat pairs perfectly with the bright, tangy flavor of pureed red peppers and pimientos. A light roux thickens the white wine and milk base, creating a silky texture that coats every strand of pasta. It&# 226;ÂÂs an elegant yet approachable meal, perfect for a romantic dinner or a special weekend treat. The aroma of garlic and shallots filling the kitchen promises a satisfying, restaurant-quality experience at home.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta and set aside, reserving a small cup of pasta water if needed for adjusting consistency.
  3. While pasta cooks, pour the dry white wine into a large, non-reactive saucepan.
  4. Add the finely diced shallot (or small yellow onion) and minced garlic to the wine.
  5. Place the saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil, cooking until almost all the wine has evaporated.
  6. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in the butter, cooking until it is completely melted.
  7. Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste, blending completely.
  8. Gradually whisk in the skim milk, ensuring no lumps form.
  9. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook slowly for five minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened.
  10. Meanwhile, puree the drained jarred pimientos in a food processor or blender until smooth.
  11. Stir the pimiento puree into the creamy white sauce.
  12. Gently fold in the picked-over crabmeat, being careful not to break up the lumps.
  13. Season with salt and bring the sauce back to a gentle simmer.
  14. Cook for 2 or 3 more minutes just to heat the crab through; do not boil vigorously.
  15. Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce until evenly coated.
  16. Serve immediately while hot and creamy.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 148.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.2g2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1.1mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 28.4g10%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%
Sugars 0.6g
Protein 5.7g12%

* 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, pasta, sauce, red pepper, creamy, seafood, italian, dinner, easy, comfort food, lump crab, white wine, romantic meal, quick dinner, vegetable sauce
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