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spaghetti with crab meat olive oil

Spaghetti aglio e olio with Crabmeat

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Spaghtetti tossed in a olive oil and garlic sauce topped with crabmeat.
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: garlic, italian dinner, locatelli cheese recipe, olive oil, Spaghetti, Spaghetti aglio e olio, Spaghetti aglio e olio with Crabmeat
Servings: 6 people
Author: delightedmeals

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Spaghetti
  • 7-10 Cloves of garlic
  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Locatelli Cheese Parmesan and Romano are also a great choice
  • 1 cup Lump crabmeat
  • 2 tbsp Lemon
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large pot, bring 4-5 quarts of water to a rolling boil.
  • Slice the garlic into thin pieces. (see video below)
  • Place the olive oil and garlic into a large pan. (The pan should not be hot)
  • Turn on stove to a low simmer. Have the garlic lightly simmer for a few minutes without burning.
  • Add the crabmeat to the oil and garlic and cook until warm.
  • Once pot is boiling, add a handful of salt and cook the pasta until al dente. This is usually 10-11 minutes.
  • Combine all ingredients.
  • Squeeze fresh lemon juice on top and mix up,
  • Sprinkle cheese on top.
  • Salt and Pepper to taste