CHEESY CRAB PASTA

CHEESY CRAB PASTA

INGREDIENTS
1/2 - 3/4 pound pasta shells
olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
5 white mushrooms, diced
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 pound crab; real or imitation
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt

freshly ground black pepper
juice from 1/2 lemon
1 cup white cooking wine
1 cup cream
1 cup parmesan cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese
fresh parsley, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS



Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil, then add the mini pasta shells. Rotini or penne pasta will also work well. Cook to al dente, drain and set aside.

Prepare the crab sauce. Preheat a large frying pan over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Add the onion, mushrooms and pepper; season lightly with salt and saute until onion is translucent. Next, add the garlic and diced tomato; saute for a few minutes. Add the crab, smoked paprika, dried basil, lemon juice and white wine. Stir all the ingredients together, then cover and simmer the mixture for 8 to 10 minutes, until the broth is reduced in half.

Add the cream, grated Parmesan and grated mozzarella cheese. Add a sprinkle of chopped parsley. Simmer the sauce until the cheese is completely melted.

Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss it in the sauce, then serve.


Recipe Source: CHEESY CRAB PASTA