Fettuccine with crab, green onions, peas and chili

8 servings

15 minutes

Fettuccine with crab, green onions, peas, and chili is the embodiment of refined Italian cuisine with marine motifs. This recipe combines the tenderness of crab meat, the freshness of green onions and peas, while the spiciness of chili adds liveliness to the flavor. Lemon juice and parmesan create a balance between creaminess and a slight tanginess, while butter and olive oil add richness to the dish. The origins of this dish trace back to Italy's coastal regions where fresh seafood is the foundation of traditional gastronomy. Fettuccine enveloping a rich sauce creates a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, making each forkful a delight. It is an ideal option for an exquisite dinner that highlights your love for Mediterranean cuisine.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 335.3
• Proteins: 11.5g
• Fats: 13.9g
• Carbohydrates: 39.4g

Ingredients

• Fettuccine pasta: 400 g
• Green onions: 35 g
• Olive oil: 2 tbsp
• Butter: 2 tbsp
• Crab meat: 250 g
• Frozen green peas: 70 g
• Lemon juice: 2 tsp
• Ancho chili pepper: 1 pc
• Grated Parmesan cheese: 2 tbsp
• Chopped parsley: 25 g

Cooking steps

1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil, add salt (2 teaspoons of salt per 6 liters of water), and add the pasta. Cook for 2 minutes less than the package instructions. Drain the cooked pasta in a colander. Reserve 1 cup of the water used for cooking the pasta.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fettuccine pasta: 400 g
   • Green onions: 35 g

2. While the pasta is boiling, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a heavy-bottomed pan, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, toss in the green onions, and sauté over medium heat for 2 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 2 tablespoons
   • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
   • Green onions: 35 g

3. Add half a cup of pasta broth, green peas, salt (1/4 teaspoon), black pepper (1/8 teaspoon) to the onion and simmer for 1 minute. Then add the crab meat pieces and continue cooking for 2 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fettuccine pasta: 400 g
   • Frozen green peas: 70 g
   • Crab meat: 250 g
   • Lemon juice: 2 teaspoons
   • Ancho chili pepper: 1 piece
   • Grated Parmesan cheese: 2 tablespoons

4. Pour the cooked pasta into the pan with vegetables and crab. Add finely chopped fresh chili pepper, lemon juice, parmesan, and mix thoroughly with the remaining butter and olive oil. If the pasta is too dry, add some pasta water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fettuccine pasta: 400 g
   • Ancho chili pepper: 1 piece
   • Lemon juice: 2 teaspoons
   • Grated Parmesan cheese: 2 tablespoons
   • Butter: 2 tablespoons
   • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons

5. When the pasta is fully coated with sauce, remove the pan from heat, mix with parsley, and serve immediately.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chopped parsley: 25 g