Holy Crab! Its A Pasta Recipe
Cool-looking strozzapreti noodles with lemony Dungeness cream, pancetta, asparagus tips (and other pieces), spinach, green peas, Pecorino and almond-panko crumb.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Vegetables
Meat
Topping
Seasoning
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the strozzapreti noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Sauce Preparation
- 2
Make the Sauce
In a large skillet, cook the diced pancetta over medium heat until crispy. Add the asparagus tips and sauté for 2-3 minutes until tender. Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring to a simmer.
- 3
Combining
- 4
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked strozzapreti noodles to the skillet, tossing to coat them in the creamy crab sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
Serving
- 5
Serve
Divide the pasta among serving plates. Top with grated Pecorino cheese and a mixture of panko breadcrumbs and sliced almonds for crunch.