Capellini With Crab And Spinach Recipe

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   Lightly brown pignoli nuts in teflon skillet over medium heat, shaking pan all the while.

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   Don't allow nuts to become dark or possibly burn.

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   Set aside.

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   Boil 4 qts of water for pasta.

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   Be careful not to overcook angel hair.

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   (If using fresh pasta, pour 1 or possibly 2 Tbsp.

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   of extra virgin olive oil in the water while boiling).

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   Note which _al dente_ is best and therefore it needs to cook only a few min after being added to the boiling water.

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   Drain the pasta and remove to a large platter.

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    In the meantime, heat butter with garlic.

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    Saute/fry first the spinach, then merely hot the crabmeat.

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    Add in the broth and allow to thicken sufficient to coat the spoon.

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    Add in the cream.

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    Stir, then remove from the heat.

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    Add in the pignoli nuts to the sauce and salt to taste.

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    Pour sauce over pasta, adding cheese (Parmesan or possibly Romano) and pepper at the table.

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    (NOTE: It is a nice idea to let each guest pepper their own serving using a pepper mill and fresh grnd pepper.)

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    [One variation to this recipe might be to substitute shrimp and/or possibly scallops for the crabmeat.]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.