Barilla® Crab Bucatini with Grains of Paradise and Citrus Crumb Gremolata Recipe | US_PROD-deb782ac-747a-4cde-8616-fccfe0d3ddd8

Crab Bucatini with Calabrese, Parmesan, Grains of Paradise, Citrus Bread Crumb Gremolata

Name: Crab Bucatini with Calabrese, Parmesan, Grains of Paradise, Citrus Bread Crumb Gremolata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 Box Barilla® Collezione Bucatini; 3 oz. grapeseed oil; 2 Teaspoons minced Calabrian chilies; 3 Cloves garlic, sliced; 1 lb. jumbo lump crab meat; ½ Lemon, juiced; 2 Teaspoons grains of paradise; ¾ Cups grated Parmesan cheese, plus additional for garnish; Assorted chopped fresh herbs such as tarragon, basil, dill, or Italian parsley; Purple micro basil greens and micro tarragon greens; Pea shoots; Citrus Bread Crumb Gremolata; 1 Cup panko bread crumbs; ¼ Cup Olive Oil; 1 Clove garlic, grated; Assorted chopped herbs and greens (from pasta); 1 Lemon

30 minutes

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Collezione Bucatini is no longer available in the US. Barilla^® Al Bronzo Bucatini can be substituted for bucatini pasta.

Ingredients

6 servings

1Box Barilla^® Collezione Bucatini

3oz. grapeseed oil

2Teaspoons minced Calabrian chilies

3Cloves garlic, sliced

1lb. jumbo lump crab meat

½Lemon, juiced

2Teaspoons grains of paradise

¾Cups grated Parmesan cheese, plus additional for garnish

Assorted chopped fresh herbs such as tarragon, basil, dill, or Italian parsley

Purple micro basil greens and micro tarragon greens

Pea shoots

Citrus Bread Crumb Gremolata

1Cup panko bread crumbs

¼Cup Olive Oil

1Clove garlic, grated

Assorted chopped herbs and greens (from pasta)

1Lemon

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Cook pasta as directed on package until al dente. Drain, reserving 2 cups pasta cooking water.

Step 2

Meanwhile heat oil in large skillet on medium-low. Add chilies; cook 1 min. Add garlic; cook 1-2 min. or until fragrant, stirring often. Add pasta and crab to pan.

Step 3

Slowly add enough pasta cooking water while gently stirring pasta to create a sauce. Stir in lemon juice and grains of paradise. Season to taste with salt.

Step 4

Gently mix in cheese. Top with assorted herbs and greens, saving additional for gremolata. Sprinkle with Citrus Bread Crumb Gremolata and additional cheese.

Step 5

Pulse bread crumbs in food processor 6 times.

Step 6

Heat oil in medium skillet on medium heat. Add garlic and bread crumbs. Cook and stir until slightly toasted and golden brown. Transfer to bowl.

Step 7

Add any remaining chopped herbs and greens from the pasta to the bread crumb mixture. Zest the lemon and squeeze juice from half. Stir well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.