Description
Crab-and-Bacon Linguine is a delectable seafood pasta dish that beautifully marries the sweetness of fresh crab meat with the smoky flavor of crispy bacon, all enveloped in a creamy linguine sauce. Perfect for cozy evenings or impressing guests, this dish is not only a feast for the palate but also visually stunning. With its rich flavors and straightforward preparation, it’s sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1 cup fresh lump crab meat
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and reserve half a cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for one minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer for about three minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine cooked linguine, crab meat, and half of the Parmesan cheese into the skillet. Toss gently, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Serve with remaining Parmesan cheese and parsley on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: - Substitute crab with shrimp or lobster for a different twist. - Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.