Lemon-Garlic Penne with Crab Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups uncooked penne pasta
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tbsp olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 oz) chicken broth
2 cans (6 oz each) lump crabmeat, drained
3 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley, divided
lemon wedges

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and stir garlic in butter and oil over medium heat for 2 minutes or until garlic is golden (do not brown). Add the broth, crab and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until sauce is reduced by half.
Drain pasta; toss with crab sauce and 1/4 cup parsley. Garnish with lemon wedges and remaining parsley. Yield: 5 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	251.73 Kcal (1054 kJ)
Calories from fat	171.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.01g	29%
Cholesterol	24.4mg	8%
Sodium	25.96mg	1%
Potassium	61.95mg	1%
Total Carbs	11.57g	4%
Sugars	2.26g	9%
Dietary Fiber	4.03g	16%
Protein	6.53g	13%
Vitamin C	12.9mg	21%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	17.3mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	171.54 Kcal (718 kJ)
Calories from fat	116.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.95g	29%
Cholesterol	16.63mg	8%
Sodium	17.69mg	1%
Potassium	42.22mg	1%
Total Carbs	7.88g	4%
Sugars	1.54g	9%
Dietary Fiber	2.74g	16%
Protein	4.45g	13%
Vitamin C	8.8mg	21%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	11.8mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

5.8

Points
6

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
very low sodium,
low cholesterol,
good source of fiber

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