This is a perfect dish for the Lenten season. It is light and tasty. You may even add some chili flakes to spice it up.

 

Ingredients:

90ml extra virgin olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 red bell peppers, seeded and diced

250g fresh tomatoes, diced

150ml cream

350g raw crab meat

450g pasta

3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan

 

Boil salted water in a pot and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain the water and set aside.

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan under medium flame. Sauté the garlic for 2-3 minutes or until it is fragrant. Add the red bell peppers and tomatoes. Cook them for 3-5 minutes or until the tomatoes are soft. Add the cream and set the heat on high. Bring it to a boil. Stir in the crab meat. Cook it for another 2-3 minutes.

Combine the sauce and the pasta. Season it with salt and pepper. Mix well. Sprinkle with fresh basil and parmesan cheese before serving. Serve immediately.

 

Photo Courtesy Of: Allerina & Glen MacLarty