With McEvoy Ranch Olivo Nuovo, local Dungeness crab, Meyer lemons and Bellwether Farms Crème Fraiche in the pantry, all that is needed for inspiration is our local food genius, Michele Anna Jordan. Here's her latest Crab Pasta with McEvoy Ranch Extra Virgin Olive Oil. She is an accomplished writer with a keen sense of humor and is extremely knowledgeable about food and wine.
The vinaigrette recipe is extremely simple and although it looks a little like a broken custard when it is finished, it is delicious. I have used the vinaigrette here as the base for the sauce for the crab pasta. Bellwether Farms Crème Fraiche is produced in Petaluma by the Callahan Family who pioneered artisan sheep milk cheese production in Sonoma County. The crème fraiche is made with cow’s milk from a neighboring Jersey herd. It has a rich, nutty flavor with a tart finish and provides an ideal creamy background to enhance the olive oil and lemon flavors.
The seasonal availability of McEvoy Ranch’s Olivo Nuovo elevates the dish and provides an opportunity to celebrate the Tuscan tradition of sharing seasonal bounty with friends. These ingredients are truly a celebration of local seasonal bounty and a very real reason to be grateful.
INSTRUCTIONS
Vinaigrette
Start by cutting the lemon in half. Then, remove seeds and cut each half into ½ inch pieces. Put the lemon into a food processor and pulse.
Add in garlic, salt and olive oil and puree everything to your desired thickness. Once complete, transfer vinaigrette to a bowl and add black pepper or chili flakes.
Pasta
Start by tossing the crab with vinaigrette and adding salt to taste.
Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions. Once cooked, remove pasta to a bowl. Be sure to keep some of the pasta water.
Toss the pasta with the crème fraiche. Add crab mixture to pasta and toss lightly - try to keep crab somewhat intact. If needed, add pasta water to thin sauce.
Plate the pasta in individual bowls and garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges. Don't forget to drizzle your pasta with McEvoy Olio Nuovo. Enjoy!
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