Crab-Stuffed Manicotti
Crab-Stuffed Manicotti is a delicious main course featuring large pasta shells (manicotti) stuffed with a flavorful mixture of crab meat, ricotta cheese, and seasonings. The stuffed shells are baked in a savory marinara or béchamel sauce, creating a rich and comforting dish. The combination of tender pasta, creamy filling, and succulent crab makes it a luxurious, seafood-infused twist on traditional Italian manicotti.
Ingredients
- 4 uncooked manicotti shells
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fat-free milk
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup lump crabmeat, drained
- 1/3 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- Minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cook the manicotti shells according to package directions, drain. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan cheese.
- In a small bowl, combine crab, ricotta, mozzarella, lemon pepper, pepper and garlic powder. Stuff shells with the crab mixture. Spread 1/4 cup sauce in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with stuffed manicotti. Pour the remaining sauce over top.
- Bake, covered, for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Just before serving, sprinkle with parsley and, if desired, additional grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 359kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 26gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 793mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11g
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