Crab Pasta

Ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked bucatini (or other pasta)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 medium tomatoes (chopped)
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Juice and zest of 1/2 medium lemon (about 1 tbsp juice)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 8 ounces cooked crab meat (see note)
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (+ extra for serving)
• Salt & pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   Boil a salted pot of water and cook the pasta al dente according to package directions.

2. 2

   Add butter to a skillet over medium heat. Once melted, cook the garlic for about 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add the tomatoes, Italian seasoning, lemon juice and zest, Dijon mustard, and cream. Stir until smooth, then let it simmer for about 5 minutes or until the tomatoes start to soften/fall apart.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1 teaspoon of cold water and stir it into the skillet.

5. 5

   Add the crab and parmesan to the sauce and cook it for a few minutes until it's warmed through and the sauce has thickened up a bit.

6. 6

   If the sauce gets too thick, reserve some of the hot pasta water and add it to the sauce.

7. 7

   Once the pasta is cooked, drain it, add it to the skillet, and toss it with the sauce. Season with salt & pepper as needed, and sprinkle with the chopped parsley. Serve with extra grated parmesan cheese if desired.