Simple Seafood Alfredo and Pasta

FOR THE SAUCE

8 oz. cream cheese

1/2 cup butter

1 1/2 cup milk

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp lemon pepper

1 tsp parsley

2 Tbsp. capers

6 oz. Parmesan Cheese

FOR THE REST

1 lb. Penne pasta

1 Tbsp olive oil

2 Tbsp. butter

1 lb. lump crab meat (or imitation crab)

12 oz. shrimp, tail off

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 Tbsp. dried parsley

1 tsp. lemon pepper

2 pinches crushed red pepper

FOR THE PASTA

Begin by cooking 1 lb Penne pasta ( or other good sauce hugging pasta) per directions. Drain.

FOR SAUCE

While pasta is cooking, melt 1/2 cup butter and cream cheese in saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently.

Once melted slowly add in 1 1/2 cup milk.

Mix in garlic powder, lemon pepper, parsley, capers and parmesan cheese.

Thicken over medium heat (slow boil) for about 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat.

FOR THE REST

In large deep skillet combine 1 Tbsp olive oil and 2 Tbsp butter. Melt over medium high heat.

Once melted, add in crab, shrimp, minced garlic, parsley, lemon pepper, and crushed red pepper.

Toss to evenly coat the seafood with the seasonings and cook for about 4-5 minutes until the shrimp have become pink.

Add sauce to pan with the seafood and stir to combine.

Add in drained paste and mix to coat each noodle in the creamy sauce.

Garnish with some parsley and more parmesan to serve!