Crab Pesto Cream Pasta
If you prefer to omit the heavy cream, substitute half a cup of olive oil. It will still go wonderfully with the pasta and crab - minus the richness of the cream.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Pesto see Pesto recipe to learn to make this ahead for easy meals!
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb whole wheat pasta
- 2/3 lb fresh crab claw meat
- 1 pint cherry or grape to
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley for garnishing
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- In a sauce pan or skillet over medium heat, combine cream, pesto. Parmesan Cheese, and salt and pepper. Allow to cook until it reduces slightly. Pour over cooked and drained whole wheat pasta.
- Divide pasta into serving dished and pile crab claw meat on top. Top with sliced tomatoes, extra Parmesan cheese and fresh cracked pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley. Enjoy!