Spicy Pasta and Crab Carbonara with Burrata
An irresistible twist on pasta carbonara with succulent chunks of jumbo lump crab lingering in the silky smooth sauce with spaghetti, crispy bacon and creamy burrata.
Servings 6 entrée servings, 8-10 appetizer
Calories 587kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti , linguine or other long-cut pasta
- ½ pound thick cut bacon , cut into ½-inch pieces
- 2 shallots , diced (about ¾ cup)
- 4 large garlic cloves , minced (about 1 ½ tablespoons)
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ⅓ cup dry white wine or sherry
- 2 large eggs plus 4 egg yolks , room temperature
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano , plus extra for serving
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 pound jumbo lump crab meat , picked over removing any cartilage
- 2 tablespoons each fresh basil and parsley , chopped, plus extra for garnish
- 4 ounces burrata , torn into pieces
- 3 green onions , thinly sliced on bias
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. When boiling, generously season with salt, add pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Meanwhile, heat a large, high-rimmed skillet over medium heat.
- Add bacon and cook until browned and the fat has just about rendered, about 7 minutes.
- Stir shallots, garlic and crushed red pepper into bacon and cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add white wine or sherry and let reduce for 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low to keep skillet warm.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, yolks and parmesan until well combined. Season generously with black pepper and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
- Transfer hot pasta to skillet with bacon, shallots and garlic. Toss until well coated.
- Stir the reserved starchy pasta water into bowl with egg mixture to temper the eggs.
- Pour tempered egg mixture into skillet over the pasta and stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until it has a cream sauce consistency.
- Stir crab and fresh herbs into pasta.
- Serve from skillet or transfer to a large serving platter, and top with burrata, green onions, extra parm and fresh herbs.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
How to Store Leftovers
Cover and chill leftovers up to 5 days. You can reheat in the microwave or rewarm in a skillet over medium heat and add a splash of chicken broth or wine to loosen things up. I think rewarming on the stove yields a better result. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 587kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 1178mg | Potassium: 455mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 459IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 367mg