Instructions

  1. In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the oil with the garlic, bell pepper and red pepper flakes over moderate heat.
  2. When they sizzle, add the tomatoes, crushing them with your hands.
  3. Stir in the fish stock, tomato paste, parsley, sugar, lemon zest and bay leaf.
  4. Simmer for 7 to 10 minutes, until thick but still fairly liquid.
  5. Then stir in the crabmeat and continue simmering until the sauce is thick, 3-5 minutes more.
  6. Serve over hot cooked pasta such as spaghetti, linguine, fettuccine or fettuccelli.