Recipe Background
Coastal Alfredo is a creamy, seafood pasta perfect for seaside vibes.
The day I signed the lease for my tiny seaside apartment, I knew I needed a dish that matched the magic of the ocean view. I'd just moved from the bustling city chaos to a quieter, saltier life by the coast. Boxes were still unpacked when I pulled out my trusty pot, eager to whip up something that captured the joy and freshness of coastal living. I always have Old Bay seasoning on hand—it's my fail-safe way to conjure up a sense of summer, no matter the season.
My kitchen window overlooked the marina, where sailboats bobbed on glittering waves. It was the perfect backdrop for testing a recipe like Coastal Alfredo. As the creamy, buttery sauce began to meld with freshly grated parmesan, the room filled with a warmth that felt like home. Stirring in the sweet crabmeat, carefully drained to avoid a soggy dish, was a pivotal moment of transformation.
Sprinkling freshly chopped parsley over the top added a pop of color, mimicking the greenery swaying in the ocean breeze just outside. It was a meal to mark a new beginning, each aromatic swirl of fettuccine a promise of new adventures. Letting the finished dish rest for a few moments allowed the flavors to settle beautifully, and plates of creamy dreaminess were soon devoured. This simple yet celebratory dish is now my go-to offering for quick visits and longer stays, a testament to new beginnings and cherished routines by the sea.
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) package fettuccine
- 2 sticks butter
- 1 1/2 cups light cream
- 2 cups parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay® seasoning
- 1 (16-ounce) container crabmeat drained
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Directions
- In a large pot of salted, boiling water, add the fettuccine and cook it until al dente, according to the package directions.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, add the butter and the cream and cook it until the butter melts.
- Transfer the saucepan from the heat.
- Add the parmesan cheese to the cream mixture and stir until it is melted.
- Add the Old Bay Seasoning and the crabmeat to the cream mixture and stir to combine.
- Drain the fettuccine and transfer it to a large bowl.
- Immediately add the crab-cream sauce to the fettuccine and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle the fettuccine mixture with the parsley.
- Serve.
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