Name: Spicy Alaskan Crab Pasta With Fire Roasted Tomatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (6 oz.) packs Dungeness Crab Meat; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large or 2 small shallots, thinly sliced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium bell pepper, sliced into ½-inch matchsticks; ½ to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste; 1 (15 oz.) can fire roasted tomatoes; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; ½ pound angel hair pasta; Lemon wedges, for serving

A Sweet, Alaskan Crab Pasta With a Kick

Veggie loaded angel hair pasta with generous bites of Dungeness crab and a spicy sauce make for an ideal, and healthy, weeknight dinner. Taking notes from the classic Fra Diavolo pasta, the sauce comes together quickly with fire roasted canned tomatoes and gets a boost of veggies (plus fiber + nutrients) from a bell pepper. Finally, sweet and buttery Dungeness crab contrasts perfectly with the kick from chili flakes.

Other varieties of Alaskan crab would be lovely additions to this pasta, too. Try flaking in morsels of Red King Crab, for a more decadent version of this crab pasta recipe.

About Jenna Amos, RDN:

Jenna Amos is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and nutrition communications expert. She has nearly 10 years of experience contributing to and leading well-being strategies for brands across the food industry, from start ups to category leaders. Jenna has an “all foods fit” approach to nutrition, with a focus on local and sustainable foods. She is passionate about the future of our food system, nutrition policy and sustainable agriculture.

Jenna received her degree in dietetics from Boston University and completed her Dietetic Internship at VCU Health in Richmond, VA. In her free time, she enjoys urban gardening, developing recipes and hiking her way through the National Parks.

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Spicy Alaskan Crab Pasta With Fire Roasted Tomatoes

By Wild Alaskan Company

Prep time

5 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Total time

20 minutes

Yield

4 servings

Ingredients

2 (6 oz.) packs Dungeness Crab Meat
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large or 2 small shallots, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium bell pepper, sliced into ½-inch matchsticks
½ to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste
1 (15 oz.) can fire roasted tomatoes
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ pound angel hair pasta
Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

2. Meanwhile, heat up olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add in the shallot and garlic, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes or until fragrant. Add the bell pepper and chili flakes and cook for another 1 minute, until the bell pepper begins to soften.

3. Stir in the canned tomatoes (do not drain), salt and black pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened, about 5 to 7 minutes.

4. Add angel hair pasta to boiling water, cooking according to package directions until al dente, usually 2 to 3 minutes. Once done, drain the pasta, making sure to reserve about ½ cup of pasta water. Immediately add the hot pasta to the sauce. Stir in Dungeness crab and toss everything to combine over medium heat with about half of the reserved pasta water, until the crab is heated through. Add more pasta water to adjust consistency of the sauce, as desired.

5. To serve, divide the pasta among 4 serving bowls and top with fresh lemon juice. Serve with a green salad, if desired

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have a certain medical condition. The FDA recommends an internal temperature of 145°F for cooked fish.

Spicy Alaskan Crab Pasta With Fire Roasted Tomatoes

A Sweet, Alaskan Crab Pasta With a Kick

Spicy Alaskan Crab Pasta With Fire Roasted Tomatoes

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