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Crab, chilli & tomato linguine

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Serves 4

250g linguine Calorie-controlled cooking spray 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped 335g cherry tomatoes, halved 2 x 170g tins white crab meat, drained Zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

PUT the pasta in a large pan of boiling water. Bring back to the boil and simmer for 6-7 minutes, or until the linguine is al dente. Drain, reserving a little of the pasta cooking water. Meanwhile, mist a large pan with cooking spray, add the garlic and chilli and cook over a medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they begin to break down. Gently stir in the crab meat, lemon juice and olive oil until combined. Add a couple of tablespoon­s of the reserved pasta water to the sauce, then add the cooked linguine, tossing everything together until well combined. Divide between bowls and serve garnished with the lemon zest and parsley.

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