Fresh Fettuccine With Spicy Crab And Spring Onion Food

FETTUCCINE WITH SPICY RAW TOMATO, HERB, AND CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Reserve about one-third of the chopped tomatoes. Combine the remaining tomatoes, parsley, mint, basil, capers, garlic, red pepper flakes, sugar, salt, and black pepper in a food processor fitted with the metal blade; process until a smooth paste is formed. With the motor running, add the oil in a thin, steady stream. Transfer the mixture to a large serving bowl.
• Meanwhile, cook the fettuccine in boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and add to the bowl with the tomato mixture. Add the reserved tomatoes and toss like a salad until well combined. Serve immediately, garnished with the optional walnuts and parsley, if using.

HEALTHY PASTA WITH SPICY CRAB

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook as the label directs until al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta.
• Meanwhile, heat the canola oil in a large high-sided saute pan over medium heat. Add the chiles and garlic and cook until soft and the garlic is pale golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add the wine and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add the crab and cook until just heated through, about 1 minute.
• Add the pasta and some of the cooking water to the pan and cook for another minute. Stir in the parsley, dill, mint and lemon zest. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

FETTUCCINE WITH HERBED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Thaw shrimp, if frozen.
• Cut shrimp in half lengthwise, set aside.
• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Drain; keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in a large saucepan cook mushrooms, onion, and garlic in hot oil until onion is tender but not brown.
• In a small mixing bowl stir together wine, bouillon granules, basil, oregano, cornstarch, and pepper.
• Add to saucepan.
• Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
• Add shrimp to wine mixture.
• Cover and simmer about 2 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque.
• Stir in tomatoes; heat through.
• Spoon the shrimp mixture over pasta.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
• Toss to mix.
• Makes 4 main-dish servings.