Christmas Eve Creamy Crab Pasta Food

CHRISTMAS EVE CREAMY CRAB PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• While the pasta cooks, heat extra virgin olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
• Add the garlic and sauté until soft and fragrant.
• Add heavy cream and the shredded Parmesan to the pan.
• Stir gently until all the cheese has melted.
• Add Crab Delights and gently break the flakes apart with your spoon or spatula.
• Drain pasta, reserving about a half a cup of the cooking liquid.
• Add drained pasta to sauce. Stir over low heat for about a minute, adding a little of the cooking liquid if the pasta seems too dry.
• Add in the tomatoes and parsley and gently toss all together.
• Serve with extra grated "sprinkle cheese" (Parmesan) and enjoy!

SPAGHETTI WITH CRABS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. When it begins to shimmer, add garlic and cook for 1 minute or until it is fragrant. Add the tomatoes, crushing them by hand as you do so, as well as the parsley and red-pepper flakes. Stir and allow to come to a simmer.
• Turn the heat up to high and add the crabs. When the sauce starts to boil, lower the heat to a gentle simmer and cook for 30 minutes or so. Remove the crabs to a serving bowl and cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until it is firm - really al dente. Drain.
• Place the pasta in a large serving bowl or platter and drizzle with olive oil. Pour the crab sauce over the pasta, scatter the basil leaves over the top and season aggressively with black pepper. Serve with crabs on the side and lots of bread.

CHRISTMAS EVE CONFETTI PASTA

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute the peppers, onion, garlic and seasonings in oil until vegetables are tender., Add the shrimp; cook and stir 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through. Drain linguine; toss with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.,

CREAMY CRAB & PEA PASTA

Steps:

• Boil a large pan of salted water. Tip in the pasta, then cook for about 7 mins. Add the peas, then cook for 2-3 mins more until both are cooked through.
• Drain in a colander, reserving a little cooking water, then tip back into the pan with the crabmeat and crème fraîche. Stir well with most of the remaining ingredients, adding a little of the pasta cooking water if the mixture seems a little dry. Serve sprinkled with a little extra chopped chilli, parsley and lemon zest.