9 Fisherman's Grotto Spaghetti and Crab

Yield: 5 or 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon chopped celery
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 pound fresh or canned crab meat
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
• 1 cup solid pack tomatoes
• 1/4 cup sherry
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 pound spaghetti

Instructions

1. Sauté onions, celery, garlic and parsley in oil until golden brown. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, water and seasonings. Simmer for 1 hour.
2. Add crab meat and wine and simmer for a few minutes.
3. Cook spaghetti. Drain, but do not wash. Add to sauce. Mix well. Pour onto a platter, and sprinkle with grated cheese.
4. Serve immediately.

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Source: 9 Fisherman's Grotto, San Francisco, California