Shelly's Recipe

SEAFOOD PASTA CHOWDER (Olive Garden)

Category: Chowders

6 oz small shells or bowties
3 oz crab meat
6 tbsp butter
1/2 lb sliced fresh mushrooms
2 pk (1 oz each) Newburg sauce
3 cup milk
1 1/2 cup water
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup sliced green onions

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