A fast, cozy Pacific Northwest pasta: sweet Dungeness crab folded into silky lemon–garlic butter with al dente spaghetti, paired with crackly-tipped roasted broccoli. Weeknight-easy yet dinner-party fancy. Serves 2.
Details
Ingredients
- Whole Cooked Dungeness Crab 1 whole (~1 lb), picked for ~6–8 oz meat sale $7.99/lb (reg $15.99)
- Spaghetti 6 oz dry
- Organic Broccoli Bunch 1 lb, cut into florets $3.49/lb (regular)
- Simple Truth Organic Garlic Bulbs 3 cloves, minced $1.99 / 3 ct (regular)
- Organic Yellow Onion 1/4 medium, finely chopped (optional) $1.69/lb (regular)
- Lemon 1 (zest + 2 tbsp juice)
- Crushed red pepper flakes Pinch
- Olive oil 2 tbsp (divided)
- Butter 1 tbsp
- Parsley and grated Parmesan (optional) 1–2 tbsp each
- Salt & black pepper To taste
Instructions
- 1) Heat oven to 425°F. Toss broccoli with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan. Roast 15–18 minutes until browned at edges.
- 2) Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti to al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
- 3) While pasta cooks, warm 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium. Add onion (if using) and cook 2 minutes, then add garlic and chili flakes; cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- 4) Add picked Dungeness crab meat, lemon zest, and 2 tbsp pasta water; warm gently 1–2 minutes (don’t overcook the crab).
- 5) Add drained spaghetti and lemon juice; toss, adding more pasta water as needed to form a glossy sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Fold in parsley and a sprinkle of Parmesan if desired.
- 6) Serve pasta with roasted broccoli on the side. Finish with extra lemon and Parmesan to taste.
Health notes: ~700 kcal per serving. High protein and omega-3s from crab; includes a generous veg side. Moderate saturated fat; adjust butter/oil to lighten.
Drink pairing: Washington dry Riesling or a crisp Chardonnay; beer: pilsner.