CRAB 'N' PENNE CASSEROLE

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Purchased Alfredo sauce lends creaminess to this crab casserole while red pepper flakes kick up the taste. Summer squash and zucchini bring garden-fresh goodness to the comforting main dish from Bernadette Bennett of Waco, Texas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce
1-1/2 cups imitation crabmeat, chopped
1 medium yellow summer squash, sliced
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine Alfredo sauce, crab, yellow squash, zucchini, parsley and pepper flakes. Drain pasta; add to sauce mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. , Cover and bake 35 minutes or until heated through. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, 5-6 minutes longer or until browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 15g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 721mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

emma Vagg
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for a potluck or a casual weeknight meal.


Sholene Ramchuran
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it. It's a rich and flavorful dish that's sure to impress.


Sharad Kumal
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I made this casserole for my friends and they all loved it! They said it was the best crab casserole they've ever had.


Maher Badar
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This is one of my favorite comfort food dishes. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of the crab, penne, and creamy sauce.


Mona Burnette
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for a potluck or a casual weeknight meal.


Victor Qwilleran
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I made this casserole for my family and they all loved it! They said it was the best crab casserole they've ever had.


ale Sanchez
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This is one of my favorite comfort food dishes. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of the crab, penne, and creamy sauce.


Shereenkhan Mogi
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for a potluck or a casual weeknight meal.


Olasehinde David
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it. It's a rich and flavorful dish that's sure to impress.


Ali Mohavia
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I made this casserole for my friends and they all loved it! They said it was the best crab casserole they've ever had.


Whashmi Whashmi
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I added some chopped artichoke hearts to this casserole and it was delicious! It gave the dish a nice Mediterranean flavor.


Elona Wagner
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This crab penne casserole is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love that I can use frozen crab meat, which makes it a quick and easy weeknight meal.


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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal.


Nwogune Christianh
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This is one of my favorite comfort food dishes. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of the crab, penne, and creamy sauce.


BD Cricket
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


nirA Islam
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This dish is a seafood lover's dream! The crab and shrimp were cooked to perfection, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Ademola Alesinloye
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The casserole was cheesy, gooey, and full of crab. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Maxbotnick
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This crab n penne casserole was a hit with my family! The creamy sauce was rich and flavorful, and the crab was tender and succulent. I would definitely make this dish again.