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Spaghetti With Crab & Basil

Here's how you make Spaghetti With Crab & Basil
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  • Servings: 5
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 15m
  • The following recipe serves 5 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 350 grams dry spaghetti
  • 20 grams butter
  • 12 ounces tomatoes (2 tomatoes, quartered deseeded and finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
  • 125 ml chicken stock (1/2 cup)
  • 300 ml pouring cream
  • 280 grams crab meat
  • 1/3 cup basil leaves, fresh torn
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water following the packet directions or until al dente and then drain and return to the pan.

  • Step 2: Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat and add the tomato and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until the tomato is soft.

  • Step 3: Add the lemon juice, lemon rind, stock and cream and cook, stirring for 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly and then add the crab meat and half the basil to the sauce and cook for 2 minutes or until the crab meat is heated through.

  • Step 4: Add the sauce to the pasta and toss to combine and season with salt and pepper.

  • Step 5: Divide among serving bowls and top with the remaining bail to serve.


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