"In this adaptation of a popular southern Italian specialty, king crab legs are a meatier alternative to blue crabs...."
INGREDIENTS
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1⁄3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1 lb. thawed frozen cooked king crab legs, cut into 3" pieces
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1 tsp. celery seed
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3⁄4 tsp. crushed red chile flakes
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8 leaves fresh basil, plus more for garnish
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1 large onion, finely chopped
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4 cloves garlic, smashed
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2 (28-oz.) cans whole peeled tomatoes, undrained
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2 tbsp. half-and-half
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1 lb. lump crabmeat
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Kosher salt, to taste
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1 lb. spaghetti