Crab And Corn Chowda Mac Recipe Courtesy Rachael Ray

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I'm trying this rachael ray recipe for a pre thanksgiving dinner for my family. i'm sure it will be a hit!!!!

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Steps

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Bring pasta water to boil and salt it.

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Cook pasta to al dente.

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While pasta cooks , heat a large , deep skillet over medium to medium-high heat.

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Add extra-virgin olive oil to pan with the bacon.

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Cook bacon 3 minutes.

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Add onions and celery and cook 3 minutes more.

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Add bell pepper and cook another minute or two.

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Add flour and cook 1 to 2 minutes.

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Whisk in stock , then milk.

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When milk bubbles , add crab and corn to heat through , another minute.

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Stir in cheese , thyme and cayenne pepper.

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Melt cheese into sauce.

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Drain pasta and toss with cheese , crab and corn sauce.

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Adjust seasoning.

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Ladle in bowls and garnish with chives.

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Ingredients

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medium pasta shell, salt, vegetable oil, bacon, onion, celery ribs, red bell pepper, all-purpose flour, chicken stock, milk, sharp white cheddar cheese, fresh lump crabmeat, frozen corn kernels, fresh thyme leave, cayenne pepper, fresh chives