Best 6 Pasta With Crab For One Person Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our mouthwatering pasta with crab, meticulously crafted to tantalize your taste buds. This exquisite dish, perfect for a solo diner, combines the delicate sweetness of crab with the comforting embrace of pasta, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. Embark on a culinary adventure as we present three enticing variations of this classic dish: the sophisticated simplicity of Pasta with Crab in Cream Sauce, the vibrant and aromatic Pasta with Crab and Spicy Tomato Sauce, and the elegant refinement of Pasta with Crab and Lemon Butter Sauce. Each recipe promises a unique gustatory experience, sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you utterly enthralled.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

HEALTHY PASTA WITH SPICY CRAB



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"I was training for a marathon when I created this recipe. Crab is high in protein but low in fat, so it's a great balance to the carbs."

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt
1 pound spaghetti
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 Fresno chile peppers, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dry white wine
1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook as the label directs until al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta.
  • Meanwhile, heat the canola oil in a large high-sided saute pan over medium heat. Add the chiles and garlic and cook until soft and the garlic is pale golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add the wine and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add the crab and cook until just heated through, about 1 minute.
  • Add the pasta and some of the cooking water to the pan and cook for another minute. Stir in the parsley, dill, mint and lemon zest. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calorie, Fat 8 grams, Cholesterol 53 milligrams, Sodium 280 milligrams, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 27 grams

LEMON-GARLIC PENNE WITH CRAB



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Our Christmas Eve supper isn't the same without this seafood pasta. I love lots of garlic, but you can use less to suit your family's tastes. -Chrissy Fessler, Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley, divided
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and stir garlic in butter and oil over medium heat for 2 minutes or until garlic is golden (do not brown). Add the broth, crab and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until sauce is reduced by half., Drain pasta; toss with crab sauce and 1/4 cup parsley. Garnish with lemon wedges and remaining parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

PASTA WITH CRAB



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, pastas, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 3 or 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Salt to taste
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons slivered or minced garlic
2 dried red chilies, or to taste
1 pound pasta
1/2 pound crab meat, or more
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and salt it. Put oil, garlic, chilies and a pinch of salt in a saucepan large enough to hold cooked pasta and turn heat to medium-low. Cook, shaking pan, until garlic just begins to color; turn off heat.
  • When water boils, cook pasta. When it is just about done, turn heat under oil back to low and add crab; stir once or twice. Drain pasta (reserve a bit of cooking water), and toss it in crab sauce to coat. If mixture seems a bit dry, add reserved cooking water or more olive oil. Stir in parsley, adjust seasoning, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 635, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 86 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 457 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SPICY CRAB AND CORN PASTA



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Fresh crab meat may taste sweet and delicate, but it can stand up to spicy and strong flavors. In this summery pasta, crab is paired with fresh corn, which brings out its sweetness, and spicy, garlicky panko, which serves as a punchy, crunchy counterpoint. The bread crumbs are a little trick you'll want to keep in your back pocket for any pasta dish that needs a lift (or try them in place of croutons in a Caesar salad.) The crumbs are only mildly spicy as written, but bump up the red-pepper flakes if you want more heat. Finally, a note on Parmesan: The amount called for here is just enough to add depth of flavor, a bit of richness and a hit of salt. Purists who believe seafood and cheese should never mix can omit it altogether if desired.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     dinner, weeknight, pastas, seafood

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
12 ounces spaghetti
1 lemon
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 garlic clove, grated
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more to taste
3/4 cup panko
1/2 cup dry white wine
Kernels from 1 large or 2 small ears corn (about 3/4 cup)
8 ounces fresh lump crab meat
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
Julienned or torn fresh basil leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the spaghetti and cook, tossing occasionally, until al dente. Scoop out 1 cup pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside. Zest, then juice the lemon, and set aside to use later.
  • Meanwhile, in a large (12-inch) skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-low. Add the garlic, red-pepper flakes, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook for 1 minute, stirring often, until fragrant. Add the panko and cook, stirring occasionally, until the panko begins to brown. At that point, begin stirring almost constantly and cook until the crumbs are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside, reserving the skillet.
  • Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons butter, along with the wine. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring to melt the butter, and add the corn kernels. Cook until the corn is tender and the liquid is reduced by about half, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn off the heat and set aside until the pasta is ready.
  • Add the reserved pasta water to the skillet, along with 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, then add the cooked pasta and cook, tossing often, until about half the liquid has been absorbed, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the crab and parsley, toss, and cook for 1 more minute, until the crab is heated through. Off the heat, stir in the lemon juice, then the Parmesan, and toss until the cheese is melted. Taste for seasonings and add salt to taste.
  • Serve the pasta in shallow bowls, topped with a generous sprinkle of bread crumbs, lemon zest, basil and more red-pepper flakes if desired.

CRAB LINGUINE WITH CHILLI & PARSLEY



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Keep it simple with this restaurant-style dish that takes a few good-quality ingredients and lets them shine

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Pasta

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

400g linguine
4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 whole cooked crab, picked, or about 100g/4oz brown crabmeat and 200g/7oz fresh white crabmeat
small splash, about 5 tbsp, white wine
small squeeze of lemon (optional)
large handful flat-leaf parsley leaves, very finely chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and add the linguine. Give it a good stir and boil for 1 min less than the pack says. Stir well occasionally so it doesn't stick.
  • While the pasta cooks, gently heat 3 tbsp of olive oil with the chilli and garlic in a pan large enough to hold all the pasta comfortably. Cook the chilli and garlic very gently until they start to sizzle, then turn up the heat and add the white wine. Simmer everything until the wine and olive oil come together. Then take off the heat and add the brown crabmeat, using a wooden spatula or spoon to mash it into the olive oil to make a thick sauce.
  • When the pasta has had its cooking time, taste a strand - it should have a very slight bite. When it's ready, turn off the heat. Place the sauce on a very low heat and use a pair of kitchen tongs to lift the pasta from the water into the sauce.
  • Off the heat, add the white crabmeat and parsley to the pasta with a sprinkling of sea salt. Stir everything together really well, adding a drop of pasta water if it's starting to get claggy. Taste for seasoning and, if it needs a slight lift, add a small squeeze of lemon. Serve immediately twirled into pasta bowls and drizzled with the remaining oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 74 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, Sodium 1.06 milligram of sodium

PASTA WITH CRAB FOR ONE PERSON



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Make and share this Pasta With Crab for One Person recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Latchy

Categories     Crab

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

75 g tomato fettuccine
15 g butter
1 small leek, finely sliced
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 zucchini, cut into thin strips
90 g fresh crabmeat, chopped or 90 g tinned crabmeat, drained
1 teaspoon lime juice
fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon sour cream or 1 tablespoon yogurt

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to packet directions, drain set aside and keep warm.
  • Melt the butter in a nonstick frying pan over medium heat and add leek and garlic, and cook for 3-4 minutes or until leek is soft.
  • Add zucchini and cook for 2 mins longer.
  • Add pasta, crab meat and lime juice and black pepper to taste and cook for 3-4 mins until heated through.
  • Remove from heat and stir in sour cream or yoghart and serve immediately.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve with crusty bread if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.4, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 90.4, Sodium 395.8, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 7, Protein 20.1

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh crab meat. If you're using frozen crab meat, be sure to thaw it completely before cooking.
  • If you don't have white wine on hand, you can substitute chicken broth or water.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to this dish, such as chopped bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms.
  • If you like a creamy sauce, you can add a tablespoon or two of heavy cream to the finished dish.
  • Serve this pasta with a side of crusty bread or garlic bread for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

This pasta with crab is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's perfect for one person. It's made with simple ingredients and packed with flavor. The crab meat is tender and succulent, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. This dish is sure to become a favorite!

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