Crab and Linguine in Garlic Sauce

Ingredients

• Linguine pasta (8 ounces)
• Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
• Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
• Red pepper flakes (1/2 teaspoon (adjust to taste))
• White wine (1/2 cup)
• Heavy cream (1 cup)
• Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup, grated)
• Crab meat (1 pound, cooked and shredded)
• Fresh parsley (1/4 cup, chopped (for garnish))
• Salt (to taste)
• Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. Cook the linguine pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain and set aside, reserving a small cup of pasta water.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
3. Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for about 2 minutes, allowing it to reduce slightly.
4. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen it.
5. Gently fold in the cooked and shredded crab meat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
6. Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss well to coat the pasta in the creamy garlic sauce. If needed, add more pasta water for a silkier sauce.
7. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy hot, paired with a glass of white wine!