For a more intense tomato flavor, reconstitute the sun-dried tomatoes in the white wine called for in the recipe. Just bring the tomatoes and wine to a simmer in a small nonreactive saucepan, then remove from the heat to steep until the tomatoes are plumped. Chop the tomatoes and add them with the wine to the saucepan in Step 2. Slideshow: More Pasta Recipes
How to Make It
In a small nonreactive heat-proof bowl, cover the sun-dried tomato halves with the boiling water and set aside until softened, about 20 minutes. Drain the tomatoes and chop them coarsely.
Fill a large pot with water, cover and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, in a large nonreactive saucepan, heat the olive oil. Add the shallot and garlic and cook over moderate heat until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute. Add the wine and boil over high heat until almost evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Gently stir in the crabmeat and oregano and cook until heated though, about 2 minutes. Remove from the pan from the heat and add the butter; stir until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Add salt and the farfalle to the boiling water. Cover partially until the water just returns to a boil, then uncover, stir the pasta and cook until al dente.
Drain the pasta and transfer it to a large warmed serving bowl. Pour the crab sauce over the farfalle, add the chopped parsley and toss well. Serve at once.