Crab Salad Napoleons with Fresh Pasta

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   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.

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   Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes.

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   Drain pasta and cool under cold running water.

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   Cut each sheet into 4-inch squares.

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   Each Napoleon will require 3 (4-inch) squares.

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   In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, 1/4 cup of the chives, lemon juice, pepper, crab, and peas, and toss to combine.

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   To assemble the Napoleons, begin with 1 sheet of pasta on a plate.

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   Spread a small spoonful of prepared mayonnaise on the pasta sheet.

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   Top with 1/4 cup of the crab salad and gently spread the salad out to the edges of the pasta.

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    Top with another sheet of pasta.

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    Spread another spoonful of the prepared mayonnaise mixture on the pasta sheet.

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    Top with another 1/4 cup of the crab salad and gently spread the salad out to the edges of the pasta sheet.

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    Top with a final pasta sheet.

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    Top with a small dollop of the crab salad.

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    Sprinkle the top with a pinch of lemon zest, a pinch of chives, and a grind of black pepper.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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