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Spicy Crab Pasta

SUBMITTED BY: BRIGHTEYZ PHOTO BY: Tam

"I made this up once when I was short on groceries. Surprisingly, it was super easy! The amounts for the spices are just my recommendation, but really it's just to taste."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 23 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dry farfalle (bow tie) pasta
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained and flaked
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 1/2 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 farfalle pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  2. Melt the butter in a separate pot. Mix in crabmeat and tomatoes. Season with red pepper, garlic salt, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir 10 minutes. Toss with cooked pasta to serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2005 by LINDA MCLEAN
Although I made some changes due to either what I had on hand or personal taste, I'm still... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2007 by MCsLilCook
This is an easy and versatile meal that tastes great!! You can substitute the garlic powder... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2006 by HotRecipeMama
We found this a touch on the spicy side. We would give this a '4' by cutting the red pepper to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2008 by tennprincess
1 1/2 T of red pepper flakes would be way too spicy. I used half that and it was enough. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2007 by DANIELLE
Recipe is very crabby, and doesn't yeild enough sauce. I used the diced tomatoes plus 2 little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2006 by kater4u
this is really good! i was low on groceries and had all the ingredients so i thought i'd try... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2008 by Julie
I took the advise of others and didn't use as much pasta and added peppers to taste. I loved... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2008 by whittysx
Way too spicy as it is. My parents couldn't eat it. I didn't like the taste either. I'm sure I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2008 by ACG2377
This will be on the menu a lot, a great light dinner. I did make a few changes; I used half... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2008 by Leonard
Not very saucy but, still very good. Better the next day. I served it with freshly grated... MORE

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