Crab Pepper and Mint Pasta

Crab, Pepper and Mint Pasta

We first saw this dish on television.  The combination of mint and pepper sounded appetizing and we both really wanted to try it.  It is a simple dish that we enjoy eating throughout the summer.  Even better this year was being able to pick the mint leaves and peppers from our garden.  Makes 3-4 servings.

Ingredients
½ lb spaghetti noodles
½ lb lump crab meat
2 Serrano (or jalapeno) peppers, chopped
5-6 mint leaves, chopped
2 medium garlic cloves
1 teaspoon olive oil
Salt to taste

Directions

Cook pasta per box directions
In large skillet, add olive oil.  When warm, add garlic and lightly toast.  Add crab meat and cook for 4-5 minutes.  Add peppers for last minute of cooking and salt to taste.  Remove from heat and add mint.  Toss with cooked pasta.  Serve immediately, garnish with parmesan cheese if desired.

Leftovers

This reheats really well the next day, turning an easy dinner into an even easier lunch.