a really simple pasta

category: quick & flavorful + when you don't feel like cooking!

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During the summer I opt for a very light, simple pasta and since summer produce, like tomatoes are at its peak, the simple ingredients really do all the work!

This is a really ingredient forward recipe so be sure to use quality!

I added some crab meat to the pasta but totally optional!

Let me know how you like!

Ingredients

• 1/2 box of any type of pasta you like!

  • I used cavatelli for mine!

• 1 pint (about one pound) cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 large garlic clove, finely grated

  • this recipe uses raw garlic which is pretty intense but SO good!

• 1/2 lb crab meat, jumbo lump is preferred

• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adds a nice touch of spice)

• 1-2 tablespoons unsalted butter

• kosher salt & fresh cracked black pepper

• a GOOD extra virgin olive oil like Graza Extra Virgil Olive Oil (drizzle) !

  • sold at Whole Foods & World Market!

• optional: basil & parmesan cheese for a little razzle dazzle garnish!

Tools

• pasta pot

• mixing bowls

• chefs knife

• zester/microplane

• cutting board

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to al dente box instructions and salt the boiling water so the pasta has some flavor to it!

2. Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl except the butter. Season tomatoes & crab with salt, pepper, EVOO & red pepper flakes.

3. Add the HOT pasta straight from the pan, throw in the butter & combine all together so everything is well combined, it basically emulsifies all together to create something so simple but so amazing! Throw in some parmesan cheese & roughly torn basil. This pasta is so simple & delicious and I hope you love!