Best 5 Crab And Ricotta Manicotti Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our specially curated collection of crab and ricotta manicotti recipes. These delightful dishes offer a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, featuring succulent crab meat enveloped in velvety ricotta cheese, all encased in tender manicotti shells. Explore variations ranging from classic to contemporary, each recipe meticulously crafted to tantalize your taste buds. Dive into a world of culinary delight as you discover the perfect crab and ricotta manicotti recipe for your next special occasion or intimate dinner.

Let your taste buds embark on an unforgettable adventure as you explore our diverse selection of crab and ricotta manicotti recipes. From the traditional Italian flavors of Manicotti al Granchio e Ricotta, to the innovative Crab and Ricotta Stuffed Manicotti with Lemon Butter Sauce, each recipe promises a unique culinary experience. Discover the secrets of preparing the perfect manicotti dough, ensuring it's cooked to al dente perfection. Learn the art of creating a luscious crab and ricotta filling, balancing the delicate sweetness of crab with the creamy richness of ricotta. Elevate your dish with a variety of delectable sauces, from classic tomato sauce to a flavorful pesto sauce. Our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you every step of the way, ensuring success in your culinary endeavors.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRAB AND RICOTTA MANICOTTI



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Categories     Sauce     Bake     Ricotta     Crab     Boil

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box manicotti pasta (about 12 shells) or an (8-ounce) box cannelloni
1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus 1/4 cup for sprinkling
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over for shells and cartilage
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
Butter for the pan
Béchamel sauce (page 225)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta, 3/4 cup of the Parmesan, the egg yolk, basil, crab, salt, and pepper.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 9 x 13 x 2-inch glass baking dish.
  • Fill the manicotti with the crab mixture and place in the prepared baking dish. Top the filled manicotti with the béchamel sauce and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese. Bake until bubbly and the top is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

ULTIMATE CRAB AND SPINACH MANICOTTI WITH PARMESAN CHEESE SAUCE



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You can cheat and make this with imitation crabmeat but of course the real stuff is better, if you are using frozen crabmeat make certain to squeeze out any excess moisture before using for this recipe --- if you are a spinach lover then add in the full box of spinach if not just use half a box as the spinach tends be over powering, you can use 1 pound fresh spinach in place of frozen --- you can stuff the shells and refrigerate until ready to bake, and this is also great with a red sauce instead of the Parmesan cheese sauce :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Crab

Time 1h25m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup butter (no substitutes)
1/4 cup flour
1 cup full-fat milk
1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
Tabasco sauce
1 lb crabmeat, flaked (fresh or frozen)
1 (20 ounce) box frozen spinach (cooked and well drained, squeeze out moisture with hands)
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese (can use more to taste)
2 large green onions, chopped
1 large egg, beaten
salt and pepper
shredded mozzarella cheese, for topping
15 manicotti, cooked to only firm-tender

Steps:

  • To make the sauce: in a saucepan over medium heat melt butter.
  • Add in flour and whisk for about 3 minutes.
  • Add in milk and half and half whisk over heat until bubbly and thickened.
  • Add in the Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and Tabasco to taste; stir until the cheese melts.
  • Set oven to 375 degrees.
  • Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • In a bowl mix together crab, well drained spinach, ricotta, and Parmesan cheese, onions, egg, salt and pepper; mix well to combine.
  • Fill each cooked shell with crab/cheese filling using clean hands.
  • Place in a single layer in prepared baking dish.
  • Cover with the Parmesan cheese sauce (does not have to cover completely!).
  • Sprinkle with grated mozzeralla cheese (any amount desired).
  • Bake uncovered for about 25-30 minutes (do not over bake!).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.8, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 72.7, Sodium 602.4, Carbohydrate 6.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.6, Protein 18.3

CRAB-STUFFED MANICOTTI



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I love pasta, and my husband loves seafood. I combined them to create this dish, and he raved that it's the best meal ever. -Sonya Polfliet, Anza, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook 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, 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in Parmesan cheese., In a small bowl, combine crab, ricotta, mozzarella, lemon-pepper seasoning, pepper and garlic powder. Stuff shells with crab mixture. Spread 1/4 cup sauce in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with stuffed manicotti. Pour remaining sauce over top. , Bake, covered, until heated through, 25-30 minutes. Just before serving, sprinkle with parsley and, if desired, additional grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 793mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRAB-STUFFED MANICOTTI



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Manicotti shells stuffed with crab meat and covered with Alfredo sauce make a great meal for family or company.

Provided by Brandee

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Crab

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 manicotti shells
1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
1 (6 ounce) can lump crabmeat
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 (16 ounce) jar Alfredo pasta sauce
½ cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried marjoram
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add manicotti shells and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until tender but not mushy. Drain.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, crab, parsley and onion. Spoon into the manicotti shells. Place in a buttered 11x7 inch baking dish.
  • In a saucepan, stir together the Alfredo sauce and chicken broth. Season with sugar, basil, marjoram, garlic powder and thyme. Heat until warm over medium heat. Pour over the shells in the baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Let stand for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 110.4 mg, Fat 41.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 17.3 g, Sodium 1494.6 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

CRAB AND RICOTTA CANNELLONI



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 box (8 ounces) cannelloni or manicotti pasta (about 12 shells)
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus 1/4 cup for sprinkling
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1 pound lump crabmeat
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
Bechamel Sauce, recipe follows
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk, warmed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta.
  • In a large bowl, mix together ricotta, 3/4 cup Parmesan, egg yolk, basil, crab, salt, and pepper.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Fill the cannelloni with the crab mixture and place in a buttered baking dish. Top the filled cannelloni with the Bechamel Sauce and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake until bubbly and the top is golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve immediately.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until smooth, about 2 minutes. Gradually add the warm milk, whisking constantly, until the sauce is thick, smooth, and creamy, about 10 minutes (do not allow the sauce to boil). Remove from the heat and stir in the salt, pepper, and nutmeg. (The sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead. Cool and then cover and refrigerate.)
  • Yield: about 4 cups

Tips:

  • Use fresh crab meat. Fresh crab meat has a much better flavor and texture than canned or frozen crab meat.
  • Don't overcook the crab meat. Crab meat is very delicate and can easily be overcooked. Cook it just until it is cooked through, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Use a good quality ricotta cheese. Ricotta cheese is the main ingredient in the filling, so it's important to use a good quality cheese. Look for a ricotta cheese that is smooth and creamy, with no lumps.
  • Season the filling well. The filling should be well-seasoned with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. This will help to bring out the flavor of the crab and ricotta cheese.
  • Cook the manicotti until they are al dente. Al dente means that the pasta is cooked through but still has a slight bite to it. This will help to prevent the pasta from becoming mushy.
  • Serve the manicotti with a simple sauce. A simple tomato sauce or Alfredo sauce is a great way to serve manicotti. You can also top the manicotti with grated Parmesan cheese or fresh herbs.

Conclusion:

Crab and ricotta manicotti is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy filling and delicate flavor, crab and ricotta manicotti is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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