Pasta with crab - the invention of Italian chefs. Local culinary experts continue to experiment with gourmet ingredients, combining them with various spices and spicy sauces. This article contains various recipes that originally diversify the gastronomic routine of lovers of delicious food.
Linguine with zucchini, tomatoes and crab meat
Everyone is already accustomed to spaghetti with meatballs, ornate farfalle with basil pesto ... So what to cook when you do not want to retreat from the canons of Mediterranean cuisine? Pasta with crab will definitely be remembered by your household!
Products Used:
- 1 liter of vegetable broth;
- 380 g of cherry tomatoes;
- 320 g of linguine paste;
- 200 g of lumpy crab meat;
- 60 ml of olive oil;
- 1 zucchini;
- basil.
In a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta for half the time indicated on the package. Drain the water in a colander, gently sprinkle the paste with oil and mix to prevent the ingredient from sticking together.
Dice the zucchini, cut the tomatoes into quarters. Cook in a pan for 5-8 minutes, until vegetables are soft, set aside. Boil one cup of broth, cook the paste, stirring often, until most of the liquid is absorbed. Pour the broth gradually, then add the tomato mixture and crab meat. Cook until cooked.
Garlic cream sauce
Just a few ingredients make up this sumptuous garlic cream sauce ... Fragrant dressing is perfect for pasta and seafood.
Pound garlic cloves with a fork. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt a cube of butter, add milk and garlic, bring to a boil. Beat until the sauce thickens for several minutes.
Appetizer or main? Crab pasta
Simple pasta salad can be served for breakfast as well as for lunch or dinner. This nutritious dish will saturate the body with energy, useful minerals and trace elements.
Products Used:
- 400 g of colored spiral paste;
- 200 g of crab sticks;
- 100 ml low fat mayonnaise;
- celery, bell pepper;
- dill, green onions.
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse the paste in cold water. Stir with chopped crab and vegetables. Season with mayonnaise, cover with cling film, leave in the refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving.
Pasta with crab sauce, chili and basil
To prepare a creamy paste with crab, it is worth arming yourself with a minimal set of ingredients. Do not be afraid to exploit budget-friendly substitutes for luxurious white meat, such as crab sticks or canned food.
Products Used:
- 420 g of crab meat;
- 300 ml cream;
- 250 g of pasta;
- 200 g of tomatoes;
- basil, chili, garlic;
- olive oil.
Heat the oil over medium heat. Stew the tomato slices, stirring for 1-2 minutes or until the tomatoes begin to burst. Season with cream, spices, add meat. Leave on for 8-12 minutes. Boil the pasta at the same time. Serve the prepared ingredients together, optionally sprinkle the dish with grated Parmesan.
Shells stuffed with crab and spinach
The recipe for pasta with crab will harmoniously fit into the solemn menu, it will become a fragrant table decoration during a family feast or a romantic date.
Products Used:
- 20-25 giant pasta shells;
- 320 g spinach leaves;
- 200 g of ricotta cheese;
- 110 g of cooked snow crab;
- 90 g of grated parmesan;
- 1 chicken egg;
- pressed garlic.
Preheat the oven to 190 degrees. Boil pasta in salt water, rinse the shells thoroughly. Combine spinach with two kinds of cheese and fragrant garlic, add crab meat and egg. Mix thoroughly.
Fill each shell with approximately 2 tablespoons of the filling. Put them in a baking dish (open side up), sprinkle with the rest of the parmesan. Pour cream or sour cream if desired. Bake for 15-25 minutes.
For lovers of spicy
How to surprise guests? Pasta with crab in a creamy sauce is an exquisite delicacy that will win the heart of even the most fastidious gourmets. You will be surprised to learn how easy it is to prepare a restaurant delicacy at home.
Products Used:
- 350 g of pasta (campanelle or penne);
- 200 ml cream or sour cream;
- 100 g of lumpy crab meat;
- 60 g of Dijon mustard;
- 60 g of granular mustard.
Cook the pasta for 10-15 minutes in salt water. Drain and transfer the pasta to a deep frying pan. In a separate container, mix sour cream with two types of mustard, add to the paste. Cook over medium heat, stirring until everything melts and blends.
Add meat in the final stages of cooking. Garnish a fragrant dish with fresh parsley. This delicacy is quite satisfying, but if you feel that this is not enough for you, supplement the pasta with a vegetable side dish.
A simple recipe for pasta with crab in a creamy sauce
This luxurious creamy pasta dish, suitable for the royal family, also fits perfectly into everyday dinner, as the cooking process takes a minimum of time.
Products Used:
- 400 g spaghetti;
- 340 g of royal crab meat;
- lemon zest, basil leaves.
For the sauce:
- 2 large ripe avocados;
- 60 ml of lemon juice;
- 50 g pine nuts;
- basil, garlic.
How to cook:
- Bring water to a boil, boil the paste, focusing on the instructions on the package.
- Peel the avocado, remove the crust; cut the fruit into quarters.
- Mix all the ingredients for the sauce in a blender until smooth.
- Blanch quickly pieces of king crab meat in boiling water (no more than a minute).
Serve flavored pasta with crab, tender sauce. In addition, decorate the dish with a bouquet of fragrant spices, for example, in bulk with chopped rosemary, thyme or basil. For more sharpness, add red pepper flakes.