It’s the local ingredients that make this Crab Pasta with Lemon and Dill White Wine Sauce special. A handful of fresh spinach from Tiny Seed Farm melds with green onion, dill, farm butter, and cream from Brunton Dairy at Sewickley Confectionery… and, of course, fresh crab from Strip District institution, Wholey’s. A splash of white wine from Gibsonia’s Narcisi Winery completes the sauce. This crab pasta is a winner!
Why Do Crab and Pasta Go Together?
Seafood might not be your first thought to pair with pasta. But Italy, where pasta originates from, has an incredibly rich seafood culinary culture. Particularly in the southern provinces, fresh-caught fish is a frequent delicacy. If you prepare it right, crab and pasta together can be delicious and refreshing. Tip: Though most pasta is great with cheese, combining seafood and cheese is an unspoken no-no. The flavors don’t combine well, and butter is better for creating creaminess in seafood pasta dishes.
Recipe and Styling by Anna Franklin
Photography by Dave Bryce
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