Hot Artichoke Crab Dip

Makes 3 cups

2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon. olive oil 1 can (6oz.) snow crabmeat, drained 2 cups creamy Alfredo sauce 1 can (14oz.) artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped 3 tablespoon. chopped fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley ½ teaspoon. finely grated lemon zest Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional) 1 round loaf crusty Tuscan peasant bread, hollowed out Crostini or crackers for serving

1. In a medium saucepan , lightly saute garlic in olive oil. Add crabmeat, Alfredo sauce, and artichoke hearts. Simmer over low heat about 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. 2. Add parsley, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes just before serving. 3. Spoon into hollowed-out loaf of Tuscan peasant bread and serve hot as a dip with crostini or crackers.