Easy Orecchiette with Crab Tomato Sauce

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Introducing the delectable "Easy Orecchiette with Crab Tomato Sauce" recipe, a flavorful dish that will transport your taste buds to the coast of Italy. This mouthwatering pasta dish combines al dente orecchiette with a luscious tomato sauce infused with succulent crab meat. The simplicity of this recipe makes it ideal for both novice and experienced cooks alike. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can enjoy a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own home.

Keywords: orecchiette, crab, tomato sauce, Italian, easy.

Easy orecchiette with crab tomato sauce recipe details

Easy orecchiette with crab tomato sauce recipe, recipe Rating: 4.7
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These thick disks of pasta go well with cooked crab and a quick-cooking tomato sauce in this simple but classy dish.
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 orecchiette 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 orecchiette, 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 orecchiette is cooked, drain it and put it in a large bowl. Add the sauce. Serve!