Crab Linguini

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 2 teaspoons butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/2 lb crab
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 8 ounces linguine
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1. 1

   In a skillet combine chicken broth and white wine.

2. 2

   Boil until reduced to 1/3 cup.

3. 3

   Remove from heat and slowley whisk in half and half and evaporated milk, stirring constantly until blended.

4. 4

   Return to heat and simmer until the mixture is reduced to 1-1/3 cup.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, combine 2 teaspoons softened butter and flour, slowly whisk into the milk mixture, Continue stirring until the sauce is thickened and no lumps remain.

6. 6

   (If sauce is to thick add more half and half or milk.) Add crab, chopped parsley, chopped green onion, salt and lemon juice.

7. 7

   Reduce heat and cook until crab is heated through.

8. 8

   Meanwhile, cook linguini according to package directions.

9. 9

   Toss with 1 tablespoon butter and grated parmesan cheese.

10. 10

    Pour sauce over the pasta and toss until evenly coated.