Bring 6 quarts water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt. In a 12- to 14-inch saute pan, saute garlic in olive oil until lightly browned (about 2 to 3 minutes). Add chilies, wine and butter and bring to boil. Add crab meat, remove from heat and set aside. Boil fresh cavatelli according to package instructions and drain in colander over sink. Add pasta to crab mixture and return to heat. Cook until most of liquid is absorbed. Pour into warm serving bowl and serve. This recipe yields 4 main course servings.

Recipe Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MB-5638 broadcast 02-26-1996) Downloaded from their Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com

Formatted for MasterCook by Joe Comiskey, aka MR MAD - jpmd44a@prodigy.com -or- MAD-SQUAD@prodigy.net

-10-1998