Jane's Spaghetti & Crabs

Ingredients

Servings

4 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

4

Whole Crabs , rinsed, steamed

as needed

Olive Oil

3 cloves

Garlic , minced

2 jars
(32 oz)

Pasta Sauce

or 2 large cans Marzano tomatoes

8 oz

Spaghetti

or Linguine

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Rinse and clean the Whole Crabs (4) . Cut the crab in half or quarters, depending on the size, with the legs still attached.

Step 2

In a heavy bottom pot (like a Dutch oven), add 3-counts of Olive Oil (as needed) and heat to medium heat. Add the Garlic (3 cloves) and cook until fragrant, about 45 seconds.

Step 3

Add the crab, toss in the Olive Oil (as needed) and the garlic, and sauté for 4 - 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the Pasta Sauce (2 jars) . Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, and allow to simmer for 45 minutes. Stir occasionally and maintain heat to prevent burning.

Step 5

Just as the sauce has thickened and all of the flavors have incorporated, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the Spaghetti (8 oz) according to package directions.

Step 6

Serve the sauce over a bowl of pasta. Be sure to supply plenty of napkins, knives to crack open the crab legs, and a bowl to discard shells. Serve and enjoy!