Crab Linguine in a White Wine Garlic Sauce

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Ingredients

8 ounces whole wheat linguine (cooked according to package instructions reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic (grated)
1 pinch chili flakes
1 pound precooked snow crab legs (cut into 3-4 inch pieces)
1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
1/4 cup lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
minced parsley and parmigiano reggiano (optional garnish)

1
Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, deep skillet. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
2
Add chili flakes and crab legs to the pan and sauté an additional minute. Pour white wine into the pan to deglaze.
3
Increase heat to high and bring to a boil then cover with a lid to allow crab legs to steam and warm through about 2-3 minutes.
4
Toss in pasta along with reserved cooking liquid and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5
Serve crab linguine in a large pasta bowl and garnish with minced parsley and Parmigiana Reggiano to taste.