Linguini with zucchini, tomatoes and crab

4 servings

30 minutes

Linguine with zucchini, tomatoes, and crab is an elegant dish inspired by Italian cuisine, where fresh seafood combines with delicate pasta. Italians have valued the harmony of flavors for centuries, and this dish exemplifies their mastery. The tender crab meat adds a subtle sweetness that pairs beautifully with the acidity of tomatoes and the light freshness of zucchini. Olive oil and basil provide aromatic depth, while red pepper flakes add spiciness. It is prepared by gradually absorbing broth, making the pasta's texture perfectly silky. This dish is ideal for a romantic dinner or a light festive gathering complemented by a glass of white wine. Its exquisite taste and rich aroma will adorn any table!

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 586.7
• Proteins: 18.7g
• Fats: 12.6g
• Carbohydrates: 97.8g

Ingredients

• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Water: 500 ml
• Linguine Pasta: 450 g
• Olive oil: 2 tbsp
• Red onion: 0.5 head
• Red pepper flakes: to taste
• Zucchini: 2 pc
• Cherry tomatoes: 400 g
• Vegetable broth: 1 l
• Crab meat: 170 g
• Basil leaves: 35 g

Cooking steps

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta for half the time indicated on the package. Drain the water through a sieve, lightly drizzle with olive oil, and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Water: 500 ml
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons

2. Wipe the pan. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add onion, a pinch of salt, chili flakes, and sauté until the vegetables soften for about 4 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
   • Red onion: 0.5 head
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Red pepper flakes:  to taste

3. Place the zucchini and tomatoes in the pan, season with salt and pepper, and continue cooking until the tomatoes and zucchini soften, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate along with the juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Zucchini: 2 pieces
   • Cherry tomatoes: 400 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

4. Put the pasta in a pot with 1 cup of vegetable broth and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until all the broth is absorbed.

   Required ingredients:

   • Linguine Pasta: 450 g
   • Vegetable broth: 1 l

5. Continue adding broth half a cup at a time until the pasta is al dente. Add the tomato mixture and crab meat and cook until heated through.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable broth: 1 l
   • Cherry tomatoes: 400 g
   • Crab meat: 170 g

6. If necessary, add more crab meat or broth one tablespoon at a time until you reach a sauce-like consistency.

   Required ingredients:

   • Crab meat: 170 g
   • Vegetable broth: 1 l