
14ProPoints®Value
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Other time: 0 min
Serves: 4
Ingredients
300 g White Pasta, dry | |
2 teaspoons Olive Oil | |
1 individual Chilli, Green or Red, deseeded and thinly sliced | |
200 g Medium Fat Soft Cheese, (plain or with herbs and garlic) | |
3 tablespoons Skimmed Milk | |
250 g Crab, Boiled, flaked | |
2 tablespoons Capers, in Brine, drained | |
4 tablespoons (grated) Parmesan Cheese, finely grated | |
1 teaspoons Salt | |
1 teaspoons Black Pepper | |
1 teaspoons Fresh Basil, to garnish |
Instructions
- Cook the linguine or spaghetti in plenty of lightly salted boiling water for 6-8 minutes until just tender, or follow pack instructions.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a saucepan and gently fry the chilli until softened - about 1 minute. Add the soft cheese and milk. Heat gently, stirring constantly with a small whisk or wooden spoon until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth. Remove from the heat and stir occasionally.
- Drain the cooked pasta then return it to the saucepan. Add the crab, capers and cheese sauce. Heat for a few moments, stirring gently. Season with freshly ground black pepper, then share between 4 warm plates or bowls. Serve sprinkled with the Parmesan cheese and basil leaves.
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