White Sauce Crab Pasta - cooking recipe

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)

Preparation

Cook the pasta as directed on the box.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the onion and cook, stirring often until softened, for about 5 minutes.
Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute.
Stir in the clam juice, cream and garlic powder.
Bring to a boil, stirring continuously.
Drain pasta and return to the pot.
Stir in the imitation crab and cream sauce.
Toss to combine all the ingredients.
Garnish with cilantro or parsley if desired.