Pasta with Crab and Sauce

This Pasta with Crab and Sauce is a delightful blend of tender pasta and succulent crab meat, all enveloped in a rich and creamy sauce that is both satisfying and elegant. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this dish combines fresh ingredients to create a memorable meal.

Ingredients

• Spaghetti - 200 grams
• Crab meat (fresh or canned) - 150 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Shallot (finely chopped) - 1 small
• Cherry tomatoes (halved) - 150 grams
• Heavy cream - 100 ml
• Fresh parsley (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Red pepper flakes - 1/4 teaspoon (optional)

Steps

1. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the minced garlic and chopped shallot. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
3. Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they soften.
4. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
5. Add the crab meat, chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the sauce. Stir gently to combine and heat through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
6. Toss the cooked spaghetti into the sauce, mixing well to coat the pasta evenly.
7. Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 600
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from crab meat, supporting muscle health.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil, which can benefit heart health.

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