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Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 2 cups half and half
- ½ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese, plus more for garnish
- ¼ teaspoon. ground nutmeg
- kosher salt, white pepper, and black pepper to taste
- 1 lb. cooked lump crab meat
- 1 lb. cooked rigatoni pasta
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1026g | |
| Calories 1602 | |
| Calories from Fat 948 | 59% |
| Total Fat 107.78g | 135% |
| Saturated Fat 65.13g | 261% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 705mg | 235% |
| Sodium 1716mg | 72% |
| Potassium 2375mg | 68% |
| Total Carbs 44.96g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.0g | 3% |
| Sugars 1.05g | 1% |
| Protein 111.15g | 178% |
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