Tuscan Crab & Asparagus Pasta

Ingredients

8 oz. Phillips Crab Meat
4 oz. dry fusilli or any similar pasta
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. garlic, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp. red peppers, thinly sliced
4 spears asparagus, fresh, cut into 2″ pieces
1 Tbsp. pine nuts, toasted
2 tsp. fresh oregano, chopped
1/3 c. chicken broth
2 Tbsp. butter
salt and pepper to taste

Garnish:
1 Tbsp. fresh basil, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp. asiago cheese, freshly grated

Cooking Instructions

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Heat olive oil in large sauté pan over medium heat. Add garlic and lightly cook to release flavor. Do not brown.
• Add sun-dried tomatoes, red peppers, asparagus, pine nuts, and oregano. sauté until vegetables are tender.
• Add chicken broth and butter and cook, stirring, until slightly reduced and thickened.
• Add crab meat and cooked pasta, tossing well to incorporate with sauce ingredients. Heat thoroughly.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Garnish with basil, Asiago cheese and additional sun-dried tomatoes, if desired.
  

Recipe Tips:

• Optional Preparation: Roast garlic and peppers and grill asparagus before sautéing in recipe.

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