Crab, Tomato and Tarragon Trofie

Name: Crab, Tomato and Tarragon Trofie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 large tomatoes; 100 g butter, chopped; 300 g dried trofie pasta, or 500g fresh trofie pasta; 2 tarragon sprigs, leaves picked and finely chopped; 100 g fresh white crab meat

The pasta water here is the secret to a glossy sauce. Swap the tarragon for parsley, if you like.

By Georgie D'Arcy ColesPublished: 21 February 2022

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This 5 ingredient pasta recipe is sure to be a winner for impressing your guests. The pasta water here is the secret to a glossy sauce. Swap the tarragon for parsley, if you like. Grating the tomato creates a smooth texture with the least amount of work!

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Cal/Serv:

503

Ingredients

4
large tomatoes
100 g
butter, chopped
300 g
dried trofie pasta, or 500g fresh trofie pasta
2
tarragon sprigs, leaves picked and finely chopped
100 g
fresh white crab meat

Directions

1. Step 1Coarsely grate the tomatoes. Add to a large frying pan with the butter and cook over medium heat for 10mim, stirring to emulsify.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, bring a large pan of salted water to boil and cook the pasta according to packet instructions.
3. Step 3Add the tarragon and crab to the tomato pan and cook for 2min to heat through.
4. Step 4Drain the pasta, reserving 150ml of the starchy cooking water. Add the pasta to the crab pan, along with the reserved cooking water and some seasoning, tossing until the sauce is glossy. Divide between 4 bowls and serve.