crab, portabella, & butternut linguine ala saffron

Cape Coral, FL
Updated on Nov 18, 2012

Who doesn't love a great linguine! Celebrate your family with this dish, fresh baked Italian bread, and a fine wine. Top off the night with a tiramisu and great conversation.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • SAUCE
  • 1/2 cup crabmeat, fresh
  • 1 cup butternut squash
  • 1/2 cup fresh portabello mushrooms, diced
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon saffron
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 tablespoon mustard, grainy
  • 3 cups broth, seafood or chicken
  • 1 cup shredded cheese, your choice, used lorraine
  • LINGUINE
  • 2 packages linguine
  • - water to boil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 teaspoon salt

How To Make crab, portabella, & butternut linguine ala saffron

  • Step 1
    In a saucepan, add broth, wine, and squash. Cook covered for 5-10 minutes on medium. Check that all the liquid doesn't evaporate.
  • Step 2
    Add butter, crab, and portabella. Cook for another 3 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Add the rest of the ingredients and reduce to low simmer. Stir occasionally and keep covered for 20 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Then, boil your linguine to a little tougher than al dente. Drain, and return to pot, with heat on low.
  • Step 5
    Add your sauce to a food processor, puree well.
  • Step 6
    Pour into pot with linguine, and stir occasionally, allowing the sauce to absorb into the pasta.
  • Step 7
    Serve family style. Optionally garnish with fresh basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, and shredded parmigiano-reggiano. Or even paprika, as seen in feature dish.

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Category: Fish
Category: Seafood
Culture: Italian

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