Description
A delightful dish that combines the richness of crab meat with vibrant flavors of garlic and cherry tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine
- 1 lb crab meat (cooked)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, ensuring to reserve some pasta water for later use.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant—about 1 minute.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they soften, which usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked crab meat, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If the sauce is too thick, adjust its consistency with the reserved pasta water.
- Toss the cooked linguine into the sauce until it is evenly coated with the delicious mixture.
- Serve the pasta hot, garnished with fresh parsley for a lovely touch.
Notes
Choose high-quality crab meat for the best flavor. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your spice tolerance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg