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Creamy Crab and Asparagus Linguine

Serves4
Prep Time15 min
cook Time 10 min
Time to Table25 min

Savour the sweet, light taste of Crab Delectables™ in this creamy, lemon-scented pasta dish with fresh asparagus and yellow peppers.

Ingredients

8 oz (250 g) uncooked linguine
1 tbsp (15 mL) oil
1 cup (250 mL) finely chopped shallots
1/2 cup (125 mL) sliced yellow sweet pepper
1 lb (500 g) asparagus, cut into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup (125 mL) each: white wine, chicken broth (or all broth)
1 pkg (250 g) cream cheese, softened
1 tbsp (15 mL) finely grated lemon rind
1 pkg (227 g) Clover Leaf Crab Delectables™, Flake Style or Leg Style, chopped into very fine strips like shreds
1/2 cup (125 mL) grated Parmesan cheese

PREP INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots, sweet pepper and asparagus. Cook, stirring for 3 to 5 minutes, until vegetables are tender crisp.
  3. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute.
  4. Add wine, broth, cream cheese and lemon rind. Cook, stirring, until smooth and bubbly.
  5. Stir in drained linguine and Crab Delectables™. Toss until well coated with sauce. Sprinkle in cheese.
  6. Serve immediately.

nutrition

  Amount
per serving
% Daily
Value
Calories700
Fat31 g48%
Saturated Fat16 g
Trans Fat0.5 g
Saturated + Trans83%
Omega-3 Polyunsaturates0.3 g
Cholesterol95 mg
Sodium870 mg36%
Carbohydrate72 g24%
Fibre5 g20%
Sugar12 g
Protein26 g
Vitamin A40%
Vitamin C90%
Calcium35%
Iron25%

Claims per serving

High Source of Fibre Excellent Source of Vitamin A
Excellent Source of Vitamin C Excellent Source of Calcium
Excellent Source of Iron Source of omega-3

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