Crab Sauce (for Pasta)

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup oil
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 3/4 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped, plus some to sprinkle on pasta if you like
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• 1 (16 1/3 ounce) can tomatoes, crushed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 13 ounces canned crabmeat, drained, picked over
• 1/3 cup sherry wine
• parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 saute garlic, onion and parsley in hot oil gently.
• 2 combine tomato paste with water, a little at a time, until smooth and add to pan.
• 3 add tomatoes, salt, pepper, and oregano.
• 4 bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for about an hour, stirring occasionally.
• 5 add crab and sherry, simmering for 15 more minutes.
• 6 serve with favorite pasta and sprinkle with parmesan cheese and more parsley.