Crabmeat Pasta Recipe
Spaghetti, colossal lump crabmeat, Marinara or Yankee Style
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Crabmeat
Sauce
Method
Prepare the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, typically about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
Prepare the Sauce
- 4
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
Sauté Garlic
Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 6
Simmer Sauce
Pour in the marinara sauce and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 7
Combine Crabmeat
Add the colossal lump crabmeat gently to the sauce, taking care not to break the lumps. Stir to combine.
- 8
Season Sauce
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
Combine and Serve
- 9
Toss Pasta with Sauce
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the sauce and crabmeat. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly.
- 10
Adjust Sauce Consistency
If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency.
- 11
Garnish
Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
- 12
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious crabmeat pasta!