Crab and Capsicum Linguine

A simple and quick pasta dish.

Ingredients

• 350g linguine, bucatini or other long pasta
• 1 tbs olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 red capsicums, thinly sliced
• 2 long red chillies, seeds removed, roughly chopped
• 300g cooked fresh crab meat
• 2 tbs lemon juice, or to taste
• 1/2 cup roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves

Instruction

1. Cook pasta in a large pan of boiling salted water according to packet instructions.
2. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup water.
3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large, deep fry pan over medium-low heat.
4. Add garlic and capsicum and stir for 2-3 minutes until softened.
5. Stir in chili, crab and juice, and season.
6. Add pasta, reserved water and parsley, then toss well.
7. Serve immediately.