Creamy Pasta with Imitation Crab

Recipe View 5 mins Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins While the water is heating, heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent and fragrant. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Stir in the imitation crabmeat and gently heat through. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 9 mins Once the water is boiling, add the rotini pasta and cook according to package directions, stirring occasionally, until al dente. (8-10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins While the pasta is cooking, add the half-and-half and chopped parsley to the crab sauce. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer. Continue to simmer the sauce, adding splashes of pasta water as needed to adjust the consistency. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 0 mins Drain the cooked pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.

Recipe View 2 mins Stir the grated Parmesan cheese into the crab sauce and heat until melted and smooth. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 0 mins Serve immediately, garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.