Crab Meat Pasta

Directions

1. 1
   In a large pot or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
2. 2
   Add the green pepper and garlic.
3. 3
   Cook for 1 minute, stirring.
4. 4
   Add the leeks and the crabs and stir for 2 minutes.
5. 5
   Add the wine.
6. 6
   Cover and bring to a boil.
7. 7
   Simmer for 8 minutes.
8. 8
   Remove the crabs from the pot and let cool to room temperature.
9. 9
   Add saffron to the cooking liquid, stir, and reserve.
10. 10
    Remove the meat and set aside in a warm place.
11. 11
    Return any juices from the crabs to the pot.
12. 12
    Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water.
13. 13
    When al dente, drain well.
14. 14
    Toss the pasta in the pot in which the crabs were cooked.
15. 15
    Stir gently for 1 minute.
16. 16
    Distribute pasta and sauce evenly in bowls.
17. 17
    Garnish with crab meat.