White Sauce Crab Pasta Recipe

This quick and easy Creamy White Sauce Crab Pasta recipe is a delicious weeknight meal! Made with imitation crab meat for convenience (but feel free to use real crab!), this mild and creamy pasta dish is easily customizable to your spice preference. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, this recipe uses pantry staples for a surprisingly elegant and flavorful result. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this simple yet satisfying pasta creation!

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Calories 879.6 kcal

Protein 55g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for White Sauce Crab Pasta

Penne
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups clam juice
Half And Half Cream
1 teaspoon garlic powder
8 ounces imitation crab meat
Cilantro

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How to Make White Sauce Crab Pasta

Cook 1 pound of pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add 1/2 cup of chopped onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups of clam juice, 1 cup of heavy cream, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add the drained pasta to the saucepan.
Stir in 8 ounces of imitation crab meat.
Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to thin the sauce to your desired consistency.
Toss to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Garnish with 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

62 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

83g

Carbs

43g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make White Sauce Crab Pasta?

White Sauce Crab Pasta takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in White Sauce Crab Pasta?

White Sauce Crab Pasta has approximately 879.6 calories per serving, with about 55 g protein, 43 g carbohydrates and 45 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for White Sauce Crab Pasta?

The key ingredients for White Sauce Crab Pasta are Penne, Butter, Onion, Flour, Clam Juice, Half And Half Cream. See the full list with measurements above.