Crab Fettuccine With Basil Cream Sauce Recipes

BASIL INFUSED FETTUCCINE WITH BOK CHOY AND CRAB MEAT SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• To make the fettuccine, put flour on a cutting board, making a well in the center of the flour. Put the eggs, water, salt, basil, and 1 teaspoon oil in the well. Slowly incorporate flour to well until you have a sticky ball of dough. Add more flour, if necessary. Start the kneading process by using the balls of your hands-working the dough until all ingredients are mixed well and dough is dry to the touch.
• Divide the pasta in 4 pieces, flatten each piece about 3 by 2 inches, or a thumb nail thickness. Set the pasta machine on the highest setting and put the dough through the machine 3 times a setting until you get to the second to lowest setting at which time you will put the fettuccine cutter on the pasta machine. Run your sheets through the cutter, making fettuccine. Place the cut fettuccine on a well-floured sheet and let it chill in the refrigerator.
• To make the braised bok choy, in a heat resistant pan, put the bok choy, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Cover with tin foil and put in the oven for 30 minutes.
• To make the sauce, start with a deep saute pan on mid-high heat. Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil, green tomatoes, and bacon ¿ saute until bacon is brown along with the garlic. Add the white wine and stir. Meanwhile, have a large pot of well-salted water on the boil, and cook the pasta for 2 minutes. Next add the braised bok choy, crabmeat, and pasta to the bacon and tomato mixture. Stir in fresh arugala and plate. If pasta seems dry, add a drizzle of olive oil.

CRAB FETTUCCINE

Steps:

• Drain crabmeat, remove any bits of shell.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add pressed garlic and sauté until tender. Stir in half and half, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes or until mixture is thickened.
• Add crabmeat, hot cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, and pepper, tossing gently.
• Serve immediately.

CRAB LINGUINE WITH BASIL, LEMON & CHILE

Steps:

• Add the olive oil, lemon zest, and chopped chiles to a small pan and place over low heat until they begin to sizzle. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook according to the package instructions (about 7 minutes). Drain well, rinse with boiling water, and set aside.
• Add the chile and lemon oil to the pan that the linguine was cooked in. Add the lemon juice and cook over medium heat until sizzling. Return the linguine to the pan and add the crab meat. Toss gently for 1 to 2 minutes to warm the crab through.
• Fold in the basil and season with crushed sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Spoon into warmed serving bowls.

BASIL-LEMON CRAB LINGUINE

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add jalapeno and garlic; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until tender. Stir in lemon zest and juice. Add crab; heat through, stirring gently., Drain linguine; add to skillet. Sprinkle with basil, salt and pepper; toss to combine.