Crab spaghetti

Steps7

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   Step 1. Cook the spaghetti

   Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water till al dente.

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   Step 2. Drain and reserve water

   Drain the spaghetti, reserving some of the pasta water.

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   Step 3. Sauté the aromatics

   In a pan, heat the olive oil, sauté the chopped banana shallot, the minced garlic and the chopped red chilli.

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   Step 4. Cook the tomatoes

   Add the halved cherry tomatoes and a pinch of salt, and cook till soft.

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   Step 5. Add the crab

   Lower the heat and mix in the white crab meat.

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   Step 6. Toss with spaghetti

   Toss the spaghetti with the crab and tomato mix, adding a little lemon juice, the zest, and a splash of pasta water if needed.

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   Step 7. Garnish and serve

   Garnish with fresh parsley and drizzle with olive oil. Add Parmesan if you like.

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