Best 11 Crab N Penne Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Crab'n'Penne Casserole, where succulent crab meat and tender penne pasta dance harmoniously in a creamy, cheesy sauce. This delectable dish is a delightful blend of textures, with the firm crab meat providing a satisfying bite contrasted by the soft, pillowy pasta. Bathed in a velvety sauce infused with a medley of herbs and spices, each bite promises a journey of culinary delight. But that's just the beginning; this article unveils a treasure trove of casserole recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. From the classic Tuna Noodle Casserole, a comforting medley of tuna, noodles, and creamy sauce, to the hearty Chicken and Rice Casserole, a savory symphony of chicken, rice, and vegetables, each recipe is a culinary masterpiece in its own right. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the endless possibilities of casserole dishes that will transform your kitchen into a haven of flavors.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

PASTA CRAB CASSEROLE



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This is an easy dish to freeze ahead for company. A yummy combination of spiral pasta, crab and sauteed veggies is coated with a buttery sauce, then covered with cheddar cheese. All that's needed to complete the meal is a warm garlic bread and a tossed green salad. -Georgia Mountain Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 2 casseroles (3-4 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound imitation crabmeat, chopped
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onions, mushrooms and green pepper in butter until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat. Drain pasta; add to vegetable mixture. Stir in the crab, sour cream, salt and basil. , Transfer to two greased 8-in. square baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the second casserole at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 5 minutes longer. , To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts :

CRAB CASSEROLE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup herbed potato purée
1 cup provolone cheese (shredded)
1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
2 teaspoons green leeks (fried)
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons shallots (chopped)
1 tablespoon garlic cloves (chopped)
1/4 cup carrot (diced small)
1/4 cup celery (diced small)
1 cup yellow corn kernels
4 tablespoons dry white wine
2 cups lobster stock
2 cups whipping cream
6 teaspoons fresh parsley (finely chopped)
To taste kosher salt
To taste white pepper (cracked)
2 pounds lump crabmeat
(cleaned, drained, shells removed)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saute pan on medium heat. Sweat shallots, garlic, carrot, celery and yellow corn in oil until tender; do not brown. Add white wine and reduce to almost dry, followed by lobster stock and whipping cream. Reduce by half to a slightly thick consistency. Remove from heat. Fold in chopped parsley; season with salt and pepper. Add crabmeat and mix together. In 6 ungreased small individual baking casseroles, pipe a small layer of potato puree on bottom. Divide the stuffing equally among casseroles on top of potatoes. Cover with shredded cheeses.
  • Bake in 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 8 minutes; remove and garnish with fried leeks.

CRAB AND PENNE CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Crab and Penne Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by HeatherN

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1 (17 ounce) jar alfredo sauce
1 1/2 cups imitation crabmeat, chopped
1 medium summer squash, sliced
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the Alfredo sauce, crab, yellow squash, zucchini, parsley and pepper flakes.
  • Drain pasta; add to sauce mixture and toss to coat.
  • Transfer to a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Cover and bake at 325 for 35 minutes.
  • Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over casserole. Bake uncovered, 5-6 minutes longer or until browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.6, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 36.8, Sodium 683.6, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 1.7, Protein 16.1

SHRIMP & CRAB CASSEROLE



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This quick, easy recipe is truly delicious. The succulent, melt-in-your-mouth seafood flavors and textures make for elegant comfort food. To make ahead, just assemble, cover and refrigerate, then bake when ready. -Jan Bartley, Evergreen, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 packages (8.8 ounces each) ready-to-serve long grain and wild rice
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Spread rice into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes., Stir in seafood seasoning, salt, pepper sauce and pepper. Fold in shrimp and crab. Spoon over rice. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, covered, until shrimp turn pink, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. To Make Ahead: Can be made a day in advance. Prepare recipe as directed, cooling sauce slightly before adding shrimp and crab. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 195mg cholesterol, Sodium 1127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

EASY CRABBY BAKED CRAB CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Easy Crabby Baked Crab Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ChefWhiz

Categories     Crab

Time 38m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb crabmeat
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup mayonnaise
salt and pepper
1 dash pepper sauce
breadcrumbs
butter

Steps:

  • Blend all ingredients.
  • Sprinkle with bread crumbs over top with several pats of butter.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.1, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 55.2, Sodium 1158.3, Carbohydrate 7.1, Sugar 1.9, Protein 21

ALFREDO CRAB PASTA CASSEROLE



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This is a great way to enjoy the flavor of seafood...you can use fresh or ,imitation ; although both are delicious,I prefer the real thing when possible...my family and I enjoyed this easy recipe--hope you do too!...

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Seafood

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

PASTA / CRAB
16 oz package egg noodles
10 oz package frozen peas
12 oz package crab classic, chunk style
1/4 tsp each, garlic powder,pepper,lemon peel and worcestersire sauce
1 tsp old bay seasoning
1/4 c green onions, chopped
2 c crushed cheese crackers
1/3 c melted butter
SAUCE
https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/gravy/homemade-alfredo-sauce.html?p=1

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350^. Grease or spray a 13x9-inch baking dish,st aside. Make Alfredo sauce as directed,then set aside; this is super easy and very,very delicious.
  • 2. Crab/Pasta Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 minutes, al dente. Place frozen peas in a large strainer and pour the pasta and water over peas. Drain well. Place peas and pasta in a large bowl.
  • 3. Add the remaining ingredients to the pasta,peas-except the cracker crumbs and melted butter. Combine the cracker crumbs and butter, blending well, set aside.
  • 4. To the pasta mixture stir in the Alfredo sauce.Mix to blend. Pour into the prepared baking dish.Bake for 25 minutes then sprinkle cracker mixture over top and bake for 10 minutes more. Remove and let set for 5 minutes before serving..

LEMON-GARLIC PENNE WITH CRAB



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Our Christmas Eve supper isn't the same without this seafood pasta. I love lots of garlic, but you can use less to suit your family's tastes. -Chrissy Fessler, Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley, divided
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and stir garlic in butter and oil over medium heat for 2 minutes or until garlic is golden (do not brown). Add the broth, crab and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until sauce is reduced by half., Drain pasta; toss with crab sauce and 1/4 cup parsley. Garnish with lemon wedges and remaining parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

CRAB MEAT CASSEROLE



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This is so good and smells wonderful while it is baking! I got it from a Virginia Country Cookbook. Its a great company dish that can be prepared several hours in advance.

Provided by Little Bee

Categories     Crab

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups lump crabmeat
2 cups breadcrumbs, soft fresh
1 (10 ounce) can low-sodium cream of mushroom soup
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup celery, very finely chopped
1 pinch salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Mix first 8 ingrdients in a bowl.
  • Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non stick cooking spray.
  • Pour Crab mixture into baking dish.
  • Combine eggs and milk and pour over mixture in dish.
  • Sprinkle cheese over top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 1 hour.

CREAMY PASTA WITH IMITATION CRAB



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Creamy pasta sauce with imitation crab that is ready with little prep but ends up with lots of flavor.

Provided by Chef Chevy

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound imitation crabmeat, diced
1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
1 cup half-and-half
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  • At the same time, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic to the hot oil; cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in imitation crab and heat for 2 minutes.
  • Begin cooking rotini. Add to the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • While the pasta is cooking, stir half-and-half and parsley into the crab sauce; bring to a simmer. Continue to simmer crab sauce, adding pasta water as necessary, while pasta is finishing.
  • Drain pasta.
  • Mix Parmesan cheese into crab sauce and heat until melted, about 2 minutes. Serve over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.4 calories, Carbohydrate 54.6 g, Cholesterol 25.5 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 547.1 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

CRAB BRUNCH CASSEROLE



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A delicious casserole - elegant enough for a Sunday brunch!

Provided by DOREENB

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
2 cups seasoned croutons
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 pound fresh crabmeat
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  • In large bowl, mix the eggs, milk, croutons, cheese, onion, and parsley. Stir in the crabmeat. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon into the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted into center of the casserole comes out clean. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 118.1 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 606.9 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

PORTOBELLO PENNE PASTA CASSEROLE



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Portabello mushrooms, spinach, cheeses and penne combine to make a delicious casserole dish - perfect for family dinners or a party.

Provided by chmadden

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ pound portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced
½ cup margarine
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 large clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried basil
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
¼ cup soy sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  • Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the mushrooms, cook 1 minute, and set aside. Melt margarine in the saucepan. Mix in flour, garlic, and basil. Gradually mix in milk until thickened. Stir in 1 cup cheese until melted. Remove saucepan from heat, and mix in cooked pasta, mushrooms, spinach, and soy sauce. Transfer to the prepared baking dish, and top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 811.1 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of crab meats, such as lump crab meat, jumbo lump crab meat, and backfin crab meat.
  • Be sure to use fresh crab meat for the best results. Frozen crab meat can be used, but it should be thawed and drained thoroughly before using.
  • If you don't have any crab boil seasoning, you can use a combination of Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
  • To make the casserole ahead of time, assemble it and bake it as directed. Then, let it cool completely and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat the casserole in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes, or until it's heated through.
  • Serve the casserole with a side of crusty bread or garlic bread.

Conclusion:

Crab n' Penne Casserole is an easy and delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up leftover crab meat, and it's also a great dish to serve at a party or potluck. The combination of crab, pasta, and cheese is sure to please everyone, and the casserole is also very easy to make. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Crab n' Penne Casserole a try.

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