Description
A quick recipe for pasta tossed with crab meat in a spicy tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta (linguine or spaghetti)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 8 ounces lump crab meat, drained
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and white wine. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Gently fold in the drained crab meat. Cook for 2 minutes until heated through. Do not overcook the crab.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat.
- Add reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper. Stir in fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or pasteurized lump crab meat for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 65
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 120
Keywords: spicy crab pasta, crab linguine, quick seafood pasta, spicy tomato sauce