White Sauce Crab Pasta

Ingredients

• 8 ounces penne (any pasta may be used)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 8 ounces clam juice
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup imitation crabmeat
• cilantro (optional) or parsley, for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Cook the pasta as directed on the box.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add the onion and cook, stirring often until softened, for about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute.

5. 5

   Stir in the clam juice, cream and garlic powder.

6. 6

   Bring to a boil, stirring continuously.

7. 7

   Drain pasta and return to the pot.

8. 8

   Stir in the imitation crab and cream sauce.

9. 9

   Toss to combine all the ingredients.

10. 10

    Garnish with cilantro or parsley if desired.