Easy Ditalini with Crab Tomato Sauce

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This easy ditalini with crab tomato sauce recipe is a delightful combination of tender pasta and succulent crab meat, all smothered in a rich and flavorful tomato sauce. It's a quick and simple dish that will impress your guests without requiring hours in the kitchen. The sweet and tangy flavors of the tomatoes perfectly complement the delicate taste of the crab, creating a harmonious blend of ingredients. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

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Easy ditalini with crab tomato sauce recipe details

Easy ditalini with crab tomato sauce recipe, recipe Rating: 4.7
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A different take on the classic pasta with tomato sauce, this recipe adds cooked crab and small, hollow ditalini pasta.
Ready in: 30 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (28 ounce) cans peeled tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 pound cooked crab meat
• 1 pound dry ditalini pasta (one box)

Preparation method

Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 25 mins

1. Heat all but 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a saucepan on medium-high heat.
2. When the oil is hot, add the onions and garlic. Cook until the onions start to get soft (but before they get brown), about five minutes.
3. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mash up the whole tomatoes into smaller chunks.
4. Keep heating sauce until it starts to bubble (a.k.a. simmer), then turn the heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes.
5. About 5 minutes before sauce is done, add the cooked crab meat and continue to simmer.
6. For the ditalini, a good time to start boiling the water is just before you add the tomatoes to the sauce. Fill a large pot with water. Bring to a boil, and cook for the time directed on the pasta box.
7. When the ditalini is cooked, drain it and put it in a large bowl. Add the sauce. Serve!