Spicy Crab Pasta

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I made up this recipe for crabmeat pasta once when I was short on groceries. Surprisingly, it was super easy! The amounts for the spices are just my recommendation — it's really just to taste.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dry farfalle (bow tie) pasta

  • ½ cup butter

  • 1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained and flaked

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes, drained

  • 1 ½ tablespoons red pepper flakes

  • 1 tablespoon garlic salt

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.

  2. Melt butter in a separate pot. Mix in crabmeat and tomatoes; season with pepper flakes, garlic salt, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir for 10 minutes. Toss with cooked pasta to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

361 Calories
13g Fat
46g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 361
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 8g 38%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 913mg 40%
Total Carbohydrate 46g 17%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 13g 26%
Vitamin C 6mg 6%
Calcium 55mg 4%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 244mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.