SPAGHETTINI W/CRAB, ASPARAGUS & SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

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Spaghettini W/Crab, Asparagus & Sun-Dried Tomatoes image

This recipe has been entered for ZWT II & my source is: www.mangiabenepasta.com/seafood.html. Times were not included, so have been estimated.

Provided by twissis

Categories     Crab

Time 40m

Yield 4 11 oz servings, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves (minced)
2 1/2 cups tomatoes (chopped)
3/4 cup sun-dried tomato (oil-packed, drained & chopped)
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
1/2 lb fresh asparagus (1 inch pieces)
12 ounces spaghettini (thin spaghetti)
8 ounces fresh crabmeat (preferred, but sub as desired)
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
10 fresh basil leaves (thinly sliced)

Steps:

  • Sauté garlic in oil over med heat for 2 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes & chopped sun-dried tomatoes & red pepper flakes.
  • Cover & simmer about 5 minutes. Season to taste w/salt & pepper.
  • Cook asparagus in boiling water about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer asparagus to skillet w/sauce.
  • Return water to a boil, add salt & cook pasta. Drain & set aside.
  • Bring sauce to a simmer. Mix in crabmeat & mascarpone & blend well.
  • Add pasta & basil, toss just to heat thru & serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.4, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 33.4, Sodium 391.1, Carbohydrate 77.5, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 9.4, Protein 24.9

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