Spicy crab over pasta

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonOlive oil
2mediumsGarlic cloves, chopped fine
½mediumGreen bell pepper, diced
1teaspoonCrushed red pepper flakes
1canSalt-free whole tomatoes 16 oz.
½cupRich, salt-free fish stock
1tablespoonDouble-concentrate tomato paste
1tablespoonFresh parsley, finely chopped
2teaspoonsSugar
1teaspoonFinely grated lemon zest
1Bay leaf
½poundsFlaked crabmeat
Cooked pasta your choice

Directions

In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the oil with the garlic, bell pepper, and red pepper flakes over moderate heat. When they sizzle, add the tomatoes, crushing them with your hands, and stir in the fish stock, tomato paste, parsley, sugar, lemon zest, and bay leaf.

Simmer for 7 to 10 minutes, until thick but still fairly liquid. The stir in the crabmeat and continue simmering until the sauce is thick, 3 to 5 minutes more. Serve over cooked pasta such as spaghetti, linguine, fettuccine or fettuccelli.