Garlicky Linguine with Crab, Red Bell Pepper and Pine Nuts

Health score
27%
Garlicky Linguine with Crab, Red Bell Pepper and Pine Nuts
45 min.
6
578kcal

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Imagine a dish that's both elegant and easy to prepare – Garlicky Linguine with Crab, Red Bell Pepper, and Pine Nuts is a delightful combination of rich flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds wanting more. This dish features succulent crabmeat paired with a garlicky, buttery sauce, all tossed with perfectly cooked linguine. The addition of fresh red bell pepper adds a burst of color and sweetness, while the toasted pine nuts bring a lovely crunch that complements the softness of the pasta and crab.

Whether you're serving it as a main course for a lunch gathering or as a side dish at dinner, this recipe is sure to impress. The aromatic fragrance of garlic and the subtle heat from the crushed red pepper elevate the overall experience, making every bite a comforting delight. With a touch of freshly grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top, this dish becomes a true crowd-pleaser.

Perfect for seafood lovers and pasta enthusiasts alike, this Garlicky Linguine with Crab is an ideal choice for any occasion. Not only does it taste divine, but it’s also quick to prepare, taking just 45 minutes from start to finish. So, gather your ingredients and treat yourself to a dish that's full of vibrant flavors and satisfying textures. You won't regret it!

Ingredients

  • ounce bottled clam juice 
  • 0.5 cup wine dry white
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh finely chopped
  •  garlic clove finely chopped
  • 12 ounces pasta 
  • pound lump crab meat fresh picked over
  • servings parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 0.3 cup pinenuts toasted
  •  bell pepper red finely chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper dried red crushed
  • tablespoons butter unsalted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add bell pepper; cover and cook 2 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and crushed red pepper; cover and cook 2 minutes. Increase heat to high, add wine and boil 2 minutes. Set aside.
  4. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
  5. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
  6. Return pasta to pot.
  7. Add clam juice, 1/2 cup cooking water and bell pepper mixture. Cook over high heat until pasta absorbs half of liquid, about 2 minutes.
  8. Add crab and toss until heated through, about 1 minute.
  9. Mix in parsley. Season to taste with pepper. Divide pasta among bowls.
  10. Sprinkle with pine nuts.
  11. Serve, passing cheese separately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories578kcal
Protein22.65%
Fat39.14%
Carbs38.21%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.17
Glycemic Load
17.56
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
31.403043518896%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.15mg
Epicatechin
0.11mg
Hesperetin
0.08mg
Naringenin
0.08mg
Apigenin
5.39mg
Luteolin
0.15mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.41mg
Quercetin
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:578.1kcal
28.9%
Fat:24.48g
37.66%
Saturated Fat:11.25g
70.34%
Carbohydrates:53.76g
17.92%
Net Carbohydrates:50.95g
18.53%
Sugar:4.13g
4.59%
Cholesterol:82.93mg
27.64%
Sodium:1303.57mg
56.68%
Alcohol:2.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.99%
100%
Protein:31.88g
63.75%
Vitamin B12:7.24µg
120.67%
Selenium:74.52µg
106.45%
Manganese:1.33mg
66.45%
Phosphorus:526.52mg
52.65%
Copper:1mg
49.97%
Zinc:7.25mg
48.32%
Vitamin K:47.6µg
45.33%
Vitamin C:36.58mg
44.34%
Calcium:329.44mg
32.94%
Vitamin A:1484.16IU
29.68%
Magnesium:104.8mg
26.2%
Vitamin B6:0.35mg
17.26%
Folate:64.4µg
16.1%
Potassium:496.62mg
14.19%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
12.99%
Vitamin B3:2.51mg
12.56%
Iron:2.13mg
11.86%
Fiber:2.81g
11.25%
Vitamin E:1.59mg
10.62%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.7%
Vitamin B5:0.77mg
7.69%
Vitamin D:0.32µg
2.17%
Source:Epicurious