Weight Watchers Fiery Crab Fettuccine
Turn up the heat on your pasta night with this delectable Weight Watchers Fiery Crab Fettuccine recipe! Perfectly al dente fettuccine is tossed in a light yet flavorful sauce featuring sweet lump crab meat, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a hint of spice from crushed red pepper flakes. A splash of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of parsley add brightness to every bite, while the low-sodium chicken broth keeps the dish Weight Watchers-friendly without sacrificing taste. Ready in just 30 minutes, this fiery seafood pasta is ideal for a quick yet elegant dinner that balances bold flavors with a health-conscious approach. Serve it with a crisp green salad and enjoy a meal that feels indulgent but fits right into your healthy lifestyle.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Fettuccine (dry)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 8 oz Lump crab meat (cooked, picked over for shells)
- 0.5 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and begin to release their juices.
Stir in the cooked crab meat and low-sodium chicken broth. Cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper.
Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet, tossing gently to coat in the sauce. If the mixture seems dry, add reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired. Enjoy your Weight Watchers Fiery Crab Fettuccine!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1256 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.6 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 1928 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 187.8 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.2 g | ||
| Protein | 78.8 g | 158% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 270 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1985 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
