Jane's Spaghetti & Crabs

5 INGREDIENTS • 6 STEPS • 55MINS

Jane's Spaghetti & Crabs

Leftover steamed crabs simmered in tomato and garlic sauce and served with spaghetti. A simple, classic, and fun dinner!
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Leftover steamed crabs simmered in tomato and garlic sauce and served with spaghetti. A simple, classic, and fun dinner!
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Vodka & Biscuits
I'm Lindsay and food that tastes like home ❤ I'm hoping to inspire you to call some friends and throw a dinner party.
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55MINS

Total Time

Ingredients

Servings
4
us / metric
Whole Crab
4
Whole Crabs, rinsed, steamed
Olive Oil
as needed
Olive Oil
Garlic
3 cloves
Garlic, minced
Pasta Sauce
2 jars
(32 oz)
Pasta Sauce
or 2 large cans Marzano tomatoes
Spaghetti
8 oz
Spaghetti
or Linguine

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
973
Fat
73.1 g
Protein
477.8 g
Carbs
76.0 g
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Vodka & Biscuits
I'm Lindsay and food that tastes like home ❤ I'm hoping to inspire you to call some friends and throw a dinner party.
http://www.vodkaandbiscuits.com

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Rinse and clean the Whole Crabs (4). Cut the crab in half or quarters, depending on the size, with the legs still attached.
step 1 Rinse and clean the Whole Crabs (4). Cut the crab in half or quarters, depending on the size, with the legs still attached.
step 2
In a heavy bottom pot (like a Dutch oven), add 3-counts of Olive Oil (as needed) and heat to medium heat. Add the Garlic (3 cloves) and cook until fragrant, about 45 seconds.
step 3
Add the crab, toss in the Olive Oil (as needed) and the garlic, and sauté for 4 - 5 minutes.
step 4
Add the Pasta Sauce (2 jars). Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, and allow to simmer for 45 minutes. Stir occasionally and maintain heat to prevent burning.
step 4 Add the Pasta Sauce (2 jars). Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, and allow to simmer for 45 minutes. Stir occasionally and maintain heat to prevent burning.
step 5
Just as the sauce has thickened and all of the flavors have incorporated, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the Spaghetti (8 oz) according to package directions.
step 6
Serve the sauce over a bowl of pasta. Be sure to supply plenty of napkins, knives to crack open the crab legs, and a bowl to discard shells. Serve and enjoy!
step 6 Serve the sauce over a bowl of pasta. Be sure to supply plenty of napkins, knives to crack open the crab legs, and a bowl to discard shells. Serve and enjoy!

Tags

Dairy-Free
American
Comfort Food
Date Night
Fish & Seafood
Dinner
Pasta
Italian
Shellfish
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