Old Bay Bucatini Recipe
local crab / Calabrian chiles / bread crumbs
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Crab Sauce
Breadcrumb Topping
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook Bucatini
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the bucatini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
Crab Sauce Preparation
- 2
Prepare the Sauce
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in Calabrian chiles and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 3
Add Crab and Seasoning
Gently fold in the crab meat and Old Bay seasoning. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the crab is heated through. Add lemon juice and a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if necessary.
Combine and Serve
- 4
Toss Pasta with Sauce
Add the drained bucatini to the skillet with the crab sauce. Toss well to combine, adding more reserved pasta water if needed to create a silky sauce.
- 5
Prepare Breadcrumb Topping
In a small bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, melted butter, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley.
- 6
Top and Finish
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Transfer the pasta to a baking dish, sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly on top, and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
