This elegant yet simple pasta dish features a rich, velvety sauce made with sweet crab meat, aromatic shallots, and celery, brightened by sparkling white wine. The combination of butter and olive oil creates a silky texture that coats every strand of pasta perfectly. It is an ideal choice for a romantic weeknight dinner or a special treat for seafood lovers. The sauce comes together in under 20 minutes, allowing the natural sweetness of the crab to shine through without heavy spices. Serve immediately to enjoy the best flavor and texture.
Pasta With Crab Sauce
Description
This elegant yet simple pasta dish features a rich, velvety sauce made with sweet crab meat, aromatic shallots, and celery, brightened by sparkling white wine. The combination of butter and olive oil creates a silky texture that coats every strand of pasta perfectly. It is an ideal choice for a romantic weeknight dinner or a special treat for seafood lovers. The sauce comes together in under 20 minutes, allowing the natural sweetness of the crab to shine through without heavy spices. Serve immediately to enjoy the best flavor and texture.Ingredients
Directions
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Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve a small cup of pasta water before draining.
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Melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add the chopped shallot and celery, sautéing until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
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Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen the flavor.
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Add the tomato sauce, sparkling white wine, and crushed fish flavor cube.
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Simmer the sauce over low heat for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
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Gently fold in the crab meat and cook for another 5 minutes until heated through but not overcooked.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Toss the hot pasta into the sauce, adding a splash of pasta water if needed to coat evenly.
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Serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 395.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 22.6g35%
- Saturated Fat 7.7g39%
- Cholesterol 130.7mg44%
- Sodium 1020.8mg43%
- Total Carbohydrate 8.4g3%
- Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%
- Sugars 4.6g
- Protein 28.8g58%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Use lump crab meat if available for a more luxurious texture and milder flavor.
If you do not have a fish flavor cube, you can substitute with a pinch of saffron or a dash of fish sauce for depth.
Do not overcook the crab; add it at the very end just to warm it through to maintain its delicate texture.
Garnish with fresh parsley or a squeeze of lemon juice for added brightness.
Best served immediately. This dish is not ideal for reheating as the crab texture may become rubbery.
