Crab Spaghetti with Zucchini and Basil

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Ready in 30 minutes
by chefdz

Ingredients

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3/4 Pound Spaghetti

3 Tablespoon EVOO

1 Medium Zucchini Medium Dice

1 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes

4 Cloves Garlic Sliced

1 Small Jalapeno Stemmed, Seeded & Chopped

1/2 Cup White Wine

2 Tablespoon Butter Unsalted @ room Temperature

8 Ounces Lump Crab

1/2 Cup Parsley Chopped

1/4 Cup Basil Chopped

1 Medium Lemon Zest

1/4 Cup Dill


Directions

1. Cook the spaghetti in well seasoned water to al dente, 6 to 8 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water. 2. Add the EVOO to a large heavy skillet over medium -high heat. Add the zucchini and cook 4 to 5 minutes, (firm and lightly brown). 3. Add the red pepper flakes, garlic and jalapeño and cook 1 minute. 4. Add the wine, 1 tablespoon of butter and the reserved pasta water and cook for 1 minute. 5. Turn off the heat and add the crab,(the crab is already cooked). Gently stir to mix everything. 6. Add the drained spaghetti, parsley, basil and zest. Add the remaining butter, some salt and pepper and drizzle some EVOO. Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with dill and more basil.

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