Crab, Tomato & Basil Spaghetti Squash
This Crab, Tomato & Basil Pasta is a quick meal that is perfect for a night when you want to impress. The tomato sauce is loaded with fresh flavour from the lemon, garlic and basil which perfectly compliments the crab.
Servings: 4
Calories: 221kcal
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 shallots finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups crab meat
- 3 tbsp fresh basil chopped
Instructions
- Prick the spaghetti squash all over with a fork and then place it in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes. After 3 minutes the spaghetti squash will be tender enough to cut in half. Cut it in half, scoop out the seeds and then return both halves to the microwave cut side up to cook for 8-10 more minutes until tender. Once the spaghetti squash is tender, run the fork gently over the inside to break it into strands and place the spaghetti strands in a bowl.
- While the spaghetti squash is in the microwave start on the sauce. In a skillet on medium heat, add the olive oil along with the diced shallot and garlic and saute for 3 minutes until the shallots begin to soften. Add in the cherry tomatoes along with the oregano, chili flakes, salt, lemon zest and lemon juice and leave to simmer for 12-15 minutes until the tomatoes have burst and softened and it has become a sauce consistency. Taste the sauce and add more chili flakes, salt or lemon juice as desired.
- Right before serving, stir the crab meat into the sauce along with the basil. Cook for another 2 minutes just until the crab is warmed. Divide the spaghetti squash between plates and spoon the sauce overtop. Garnish with additional basil (or grated parmesan) before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 2mg