LINGUINE AL GRANCHIO (LINGUINE WITH CRAB)

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I spent seven years living in Maryland, where I could always get fresh crabs. Now that I'm in New England, it's a little tougher, but this is such a delicious dish that it makes the hunt worth it. In a pinch, you can use canned crabmeat, but fresh is definitely much better.

Provided by Cluich

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

9 ounces crabmeat
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, roughly chopped (2 tsp., if using dried)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
12 ounces plum tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup dry white wine
12 ounces linguine, uncooked
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Using a mortar and pestle, grind the crabmeat into a rough pulp.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large saucepan. Add the parsey and garlic, along with some salt and pepper, and fry for a few minutes, until the garlic starts to brown.
  • Add the tomatoes, crabmeat, and wine, then cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, cook the linguine according to the directions on the package. Drain, but reserve a bit of the cooking water. Put the linguine back in the pan. Add the remaining oil and toss over medium heat until the pasta is well coated.
  • Add the tomato-crab mixture to the linguine and toss again. Add some of the reserved cooking water if the pasta looks like it needs it. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.8, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 26.8, Sodium 543.8, Carbohydrate 68.2, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 3.9, Protein 23.7

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