The summer pasta. Picked blue swimmer meat, olive oil, garlic, chilli, tomato, parsley. Italian simplicity, Australian sweetness.
Cook spaghetti in well-salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.
While pasta cooks, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and chilli — cook 2 min without colour.
Add cherry tomatoes. Cook 3 min until just collapsing.
Stir in crab meat, lemon zest, and half the parsley. Warm through 1 min.
Drain spaghetti. Add to the pan with a splash of pasta water. Toss vigorously.
Finish with lemon juice, remaining parsley, and cracked pepper. No cheese — it kills the crab.
Adelaide Hills Fiano or an Italian Vermentino.