Crab Pasta with Mushrooms and Olives
Ingredients
| 1/2 lb pasta of your choice, cooked to package directions | ||
| 1 lb lump crab meat | ||
| 1/4 lb fresh mushrooms sliced | ||
| 1/2 large white onion, chopped | ||
| 3 tbs olive oil | ||
| 2 cloves garlic, minced | ||
| 1 (15 oz) can tomatoes, with juice | ||
| kosher salt and black pepper to taste | ||
| 1/4 lb fresh Parmesan cheese, grated, plus extra for topping | ||
| 1/2 cup sour cream | ||
| 8-10 green olives, stuffed with pimento |
This is an unusual spaghetti dish that marries lump crab meat in a savory tomato sauce along with fresh mushrooms olives and Parmesan cheese.
- Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet add the olive oil and using medium high heat add the onion, garlic and saute for several minutes.
- Add the mushrooms and saute for another minute.
- Add the canned tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the cooked spaghetti along with the Parmesan, sour cream, green olives and crab meat.
- Combine gently so as not to break up the lump in the crab meat
- Transfer the mixture to a glass casserole dish and bake covered in a preheated oven for about 20 minutes, then uncover and sprinkle a little more Parmesan cheese over the top and bake for another 10-15 minutes.
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