Olive Garden Seafood Pasta Chowder

Ingredients

• 6 ounces small shells or bowties
• 3 ounces crab meat
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
• 2 (1 ounce) package Newburg sauce mix
• 3 cups milk
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Sort crab meat to remove any shell pieces.
2. Melt butter in a 3 quart non-aluminum saucepan.
3. Add mushrooms; sauté for 3 minutes.
4. Add sauce mix; stir well.
5. Add milk, water and wine; stir well with a wire whisk until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly.
6. Add green onions, pasta and crab; stir to combine. Heat through.
7. Spoon into serving bowls and garnish each serving with chopped parsley.

Attribution

Posted by dizzybreez at Recipe Goldmine May 4, 2001.