Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 shallots, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon red chile flakes
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 pound linguine
  • 1/2 pound fresh crab meat
  • 1/2 head radicchio, shredded
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced

Method

  • Bring 6 quarts water to boil and add 2 tablespoons salt.
  • In a 12 to 14-inch saute pan, heat the oil until smoking.
  • Add the shallots, garlic, and chiles and saute until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the wine, bring to a boil, then add the butter, and remove from heat.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, until just al dente, and drain.
  • Add the drained pasta to the pan with the wine mixture and return pan to heat.
  • Add crab, radicchio, and scallion and toss until radicchio is wilted, about 1 minute.
  • Pour into a warm serving bowl and serve.