Crab and Tomato Capellini: A Delicious Twist on Comfort Food
A soothing yet sophisticated dish, Crab and Tomato Capellini combines the sweetness of crab with the freshness of tomatoes, making it a perfect comfort food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces capellini pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the capellini pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the diced tomatoes to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Gently fold in the lump crab meat and season with salt and black pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine with the sauce.
- Stir in fresh basil just before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes along with the tomatoes.
- This dish is best served immediately for optimal flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Crab and Tomato Capellini, comfort food, pasta recipes