Spaghetti With Crab Sauce

Photo: flickr user Takanori Ishikawa

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 teaspoon chopped garlic

1 teaspoon parsley

1/2 cup chopped celery

1/4 cup olive or salad oil

1 can (16 oz.) whole tomatoes, cut up

1 cup tomato sauce

1 1/2 cups water

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon paprika

Hot red pepper sauce

1 pound fresh crabmeat

1/4 cup sherry wine

1 pound spaghetti noodles or 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese

Preparation

Saute onions, garlic, parsley and celery in oil until golden brown. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, water and seasonings. Simmer 1 hour. Add crabmeat and wine. Simmer a few minutes. Cook and drain spaghetti. Add spaghetti to sauce and mix well. Pour on platter and sprinkle with grated cheese. Serve immediately. Makes 5-6 servings.