Cafe Mortarano Spaghetti and Crabs

By ldijoe

Tip: Add one whole carrot

Ingredients

• 3 (28 oz) cans whole San Marzano tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled
• 25 small hard-shell crabs, cleaned
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
• Handful of basil leaves
• 1 lb. spaghetti

Preparation

Step 1

Crush the San Marzano tomatoes in a bowl. Heat the olive oil over medium heat, then add the garlic and the crabs. Cook the crabs until they get nice and red. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and add the garlic powder, red pepper flakes, tomatoes and basil. Cover the pot and simmer for 1 hour, 40 minutes.

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add spaghetti, and cook until al dente. Drain and toss with the sauce.