Crab Pasta Salad

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Arrange tomatoes, cut-side up, in a single layer in a large baking dish. Combine 1 tbsp salt, 1 tsp pepper and 1 tbsp olive oil. Sprinkle over tomatoes. Roast for 1 hour, or until softened and lightly browned.

2. 2

   Heat 1 tbsp oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic, stirring, until onion has softened. Add vinegar and bring to a boil. Boil until mixture has reduced by 1/2. Add tomatoes and remaining oil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 mins. Stir in basil and tarragon. Cook for 15 mins, or until mixture has thickened slightly. Press through a fine-mesh sieve with a wooden spoon. Discard solids left in sieve.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling salted water until tender. Drain then toss with strained tomato sauce, crab meat, spinach and lemon zest. Distribute between serving bowls and top with reserved crab claws.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.