Cajun Corn Crab Pasta Bake

This Cajun Corn Crab Pasta Bake is creamy, smoky and indulgent.

Tender pasta, sweet corn and lump crab meat are folded into a rich Cajun cream sauce and baked until bubbly and golden, for Southern comfort made easy.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Creamy, smoky and indulgent
• Sweet corn with tender lump crab
• Rich Cajun cream sauce
• Bubbly, golden baked top

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Sauté the aromatics. In a large skillet, melt butter. Sauté onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.
3. Make the sauce. Stir in heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, and 1 cup cheddar. Let it thicken into a smooth, creamy sauce.
4. Combine. Toss cooked pasta, corn, crab meat, and sauce together. Transfer to a greased baking dish.
5. Bake and enjoy. Top with remaining cheese. Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Tips & Variations

• Cook the pasta just until al dente so it does not turn soft in the oven.
• Fold the crab meat in gently so the lumps stay whole.
• Use penne or rotini so the creamy sauce clings to every piece.

Recipe Summary

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb lump crab meat
• 2 cups sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
• 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar (divided)
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 small yellow onion (diced)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)

Directions

Step 1: Cook the pasta. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 2: Sauté the aromatics. In a large skillet, melt butter. Sauté onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.

Step 3: Make the sauce. Stir in heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, and 1 cup cheddar. Let it thicken into a smooth, creamy sauce.

Step 4: Combine. Toss cooked pasta, corn, crab meat, and sauce together. Transfer to a greased baking dish.

Step 5: Bake and enjoy. Top with remaining cheese. Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Conclusion

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently, adding a splash of cream if needed.