Ingredients

• ¹/₂ pound lump crab
  
• ¹/₂ pound tajarin, tagliatelle or other long egg pasta
  
• 2 clove garlics, minced
  
• 4 shallots or cippolini onions, minced
  
• 1 jalapeno or other chili pepper, seeds removed and minced
  
• 1 tablespoon basil, chopped
  
• ¹/₄ cup fresh breadcrumbs, toasted in a tablespoon of olive oil (optional)
  
• chili flakes to taste