Blue Crab Cacio E Pepe Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

spaghettini, grana padano, chives, brown butter crumbs

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Ingredients

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1
Cook the Spaghettini
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the spaghettini according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta.

2
Prepare Brown Butter
In a skillet over medium heat, add the butter. Allow it to melt and cook until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
3
Toast the Breadcrumbs
In the same skillet, add the breadcrumbs and toss them in the brown butter until they are golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

4
Mix the Ingredients
In the pot used for cooking the pasta, combine the drained spaghettini, blue crab meat, grated grana padano, and freshly ground black pepper. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
5
Plate the Dish
Serve the pasta in bowls, topped with the toasted brown butter breadcrumbs and chopped chives. Add salt to taste if needed.