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Creamy Crab Ball Spaghetti

A rich and creamy Crab Ball Spaghetti made with simple, easy-to-find ingredients in Indonesia. This comforting pasta dish combines tender crab balls with a savory garlic cream sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying family dinner.

A rich and creamy Crab Ball Spaghetti made with simple, easy-to-find ingredients in Indonesia. This comforting pasta dish combines tender crab balls with a savory garlic cream sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying family dinner. Servings: 3 - 4 Portions Ingredients: 200–250 g spaghetti 8–10 crab balls, sliced in halves 3 cloves garlic, minced ½ onion, finely chopped 200 ml cooking cream (or UHT whipping cream) 100 ml milk 50 g grated cheese (cheddar or parmesan) 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp cooking oil ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste) ½ tsp black pepper ½ tsp dried oregano (optional) 1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance flavor) Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish) Optional add-ins: 50 g mushrooms, sliced 1 tbsp chili flakes (if you like a little heat) Instructions: Cook the Pasta Boil spaghetti in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain. Sauté the Aromatics Heat butter and oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant and slightly translucent. Cook the Crab Balls Add sliced crab balls (and mushrooms if using). Cook for 3–4 minutes until lightly golden. Make the Cream Sauce Pour in cooking cream and milk. Stir gently and let it simmer on low heat for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened. Season the Sauce Add salt, black pepper, oregano, and sugar (if using). Stir in grated cheese and mix until melted and smooth. Combine with Pasta Add cooked spaghetti into the sauce. Toss well until evenly coated. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water. Serve Garnish with chopped parsley and extra cheese on top. Serve warm. Cooking Tips: For a richer flavor, replace milk with full cream. For kids, skip chili flakes and use mild cheese. Want a more “restaurant-style” look? Plate using a pasta twirl technique and sprinkle with parsley and black pepper.

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