Crab Alfredo Linguini

Recipe

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter then add cream cheese. when the cream cheese is softened, add the half and half and the Parmesan cheese. Add garlic powder and stir well. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Salt and pepper to your taste.
½ cup unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons cream cheese, 1 pint half & half, ½ to ¾ cup Parmesan cheese, grated, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
In a large stock pot or pan, add two cups of water and a steamer basket or trivet (or some wadded aluminum foil). Bring water to boil. Add the crab legs and cook until done. 5-6 minutes for fresh, 10-12 for frozen. Remove from pot and crack open the crab legs. Blot crab meat with paper towel to remove excess water.
4 to 6 crab legs
While the crab and sauce are cooking, cook the pasta according to package directions until just done, or al dente. Drain and rinse pasta.
1 pound pasta
Place pasta on plates or in serving bowls. Top with alfredo sauce and pieces of crab meat. Garnish with extra parmesan cheese and chopped fresh herbs if desired.
chopped fresh herbs for serving, optional