This Creamy Canned Crab Pasta is simple yet elegant and inexpensive recipe. That is made with Truffle Salt Boursin cream cheese, parmesan cheese and heavy cream. Making for a decadent dinner option that won’t break the bank yet is sophisticated enough to serve to guests or in a restaurant or even to a loved one at Valentines day.

You may also like this Creamy Sausage Tortellini or Creamy Tomato Ravioli

I created this recipe over the holiday’s. I was craving pasta and seafood and though that merging black truffle sea salt flavors into that would make for the most delicious dish.

Made this for the first time today over the holidays and it was a tasty experience! The recipe is simple yet elegant, perfect for impressing your loved one this Valentine’s Day.

WHY YOU WILL LIKE THIS RECIPE

It contains simple pantry ingredients and can serve a large group or family for less. As it is packed full of protein and other vitamins it also makes for a quick and easy meal.

WHAT MAKES IT SO CREAMY

It is the white sauce that is made with truffle salt Boursin cheese, parmesan and pasta water

The type of cheese used for this recipe is Truffle Salt Boursin Cheese

WHAT IS BOURSIN CHEESE

Boursin cheese is a brand of soft spreadable French cheeses. They come in 3 popular varieties and are all flavored with different ingredients. They are expanding their flavors by the day.

It is the perfect ingredient to flavor pasta and other dishes and it melts well and is similar to cream cheese. There most popular flavor is Fine Herbs as seen below.

CAN CANNED CRAB PASTA BE FROZEN

You can freeze it however it won’t taste as fresh as if you make and eat that same day.

WHAT TYPE OF CANNED CRAB IS USED FOR CRAB PASTA

I always use Clover Leaf crabmeat

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Canned crab meat- do not discard the can juices for this recipe
• Boursin Cheese
• Fresh Parmesan Cheese
• Heavy Cream
• Italian seasonings

How To Make Creamy Canned Crab Pasta

• Start by boiling the pasta till al dente, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water for the sauce
• Strain in cold water and set aside
• Next, sauté the diced onion in butter till near translucent then add in the minced garlic and do the same
• Open 1 1/2 cans of crab meat and liquid and add to the onions and garlic
• Then add in the Boursin cheese, parmesan cheese and allow it to melt along with 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water
• Season with white pepper to taste
• Add in the cooked pasta Toss well and serve!

Remember to always have fun and experiment with your cooking! Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this dish is sure to impress and satisfy. As Julia Child once said, “Cooking is like love, it should be entered into with abandon or not at all.” So go ahead and give this recipe a try, and don’t be afraid to add your own flair to it. Bon appetite!

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