After leafing through a few Italian cooking magazines that I picked up while in Italy last week, a simple crabmeat pasta lodged in my brain and was all I could think of while having to sit through a long day of conference calls. A quick trip to the market and I was ready to create my own version of this Sicilian-inspired pasta. This flavorful pasta is the perfect mid-week dinner – simple, fast and yummy. Add a green salad and a bottle of crisp white wine and dinner is ready! Enjoy! Pasta with Crabmeat, Tomato and Basil Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (plus extra for garnish) Salt to taste 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 pound of fresh jumbo lump crab meat (I used claw meat) 1 pound spaghettini or other thin spaghetti Directions: In a large saute pan over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the chopped onion and saute until soft – about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, basil, salt, and red pepper flakes. Bring sauce to a boil. Simmer sauce over low heat until slightly thickened, stirring frequently – about 15 minutes. Pick over the crab meat, removing any […]