Spicy Crab Pasta Recipe
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Spicy Crab Pasta

By: BRIGHTEYZ 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (38)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 361 | Total Fat: 13.4g | Cholesterol: 49mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2005 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
Although I made some changes due to either what I had on hand or personal taste, I'm still...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2008 by ACG2377   view full review
This will be on the menu a lot, a great light dinner. I did make a few changes; I used half...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2007 by MCsLilCook   view full review
This is an easy and versatile meal that tastes great!! You can substitute the garlic powder...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2008 by DORITAC   view full review
All I had in the pantry was half a package of angel hair, added diced white onion, fresh...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2009 by KELLYCLARK22   view full review
I started off rating this a 4 and moved way up the scale to a 5! Use fresh garlic, tomatoe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2011 by Heidikins   view full review
This was delicious! I have to watch my cholesterol, so I subbed E.V.O.O. for the butter, left...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2011 by jeshaka   view full review
great! i added olive oil, fresh garlic, basil and a little old bay. less red pepper flakes too.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2009 by Tarsha   view full review
I was looking for a quick, easy crab pasta dish and this is it. I made a couple of changes. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2006 by HotRecipeMama   view full review
We found this a touch on the spicy side. We would give this a '4' by cutting the red pepper to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2007 by DANIELLE   view full review
Recipe is very crabby, and doesn't yeild enough sauce. I used the diced tomatoes plus 2 little...

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