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~ a little crabby pasta ~

1lovetocook1x avatar
Recipe by
Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x
Somewhere, PA

I love the simplicity of this dish, nothing overpowering the flavor of the crab. This could also be made with imitation crab. Enjoy!

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For ~ a little crabby pasta ~

  • 1/3 c
    olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 sm
    to medium sweet onion, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    jarred mince garlic or 2 - 3 cloves fresh minced
  • 1 md
    carrot, julienned
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    dried basil
  • 6 oz
    crab meat, flaked
  • 1 1/4 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 2 - 3 Tbsp
    chopped italian parsley
  • 8 oz
    prepared spaghetti
  • 1 tsp
    salt or to taste
  • Pepper to
    to taste

How To Make ~ a little crabby pasta ~

  • 1
    Prepare pasta while making the sauce as it doesn't take long. In a medium skillet, melt butter with Olive oil, over medium high heat, add onion, garlic and carrots, toss and cook just until tender, stirring often.
  • 2
    Reduce heat to medium and add the crab, basil, lemon juice and parsley, continue cooking for just a few more minutes and stir in the salt and pepper.
  • 3
    Place hot pasta in a bowl or large platter and pour the crab mixture over it. Toss to coat pasta. Can sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan cheese if desire. Serve immediately.
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