ULTIMATE CRAB AND SPINACH MANICOTTI WITH PARMESAN CHEESE SAUCE
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
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
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Ian Aurora
[email protected]This dish is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
faizane awaisiya
[email protected]I added a bit of extra garlic to the sauce and it was delicious.
Zahid Saim
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover crab meat.
Saima Jee
[email protected]I made this recipe for a special occasion and it was a hit! Everyone raved about it.
Taylor R
[email protected]The sauce was a bit runny, but the flavor was spot-on.
Onuoha Nathan
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The manicotti turned out beautifully.
fmida Ahmed
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The crab and spinach filling was delicate and flavorful.
Maleta Philimone
[email protected]This recipe is definitely a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.
Sandra Plante
[email protected]The manicotti shells were a bit overcooked, but the filling was still delicious.
WEET “Smith” SCRUMP
[email protected]I've never cooked with crab before, but this recipe made it easy. The crab and spinach filling was so tasty.
Zeba Gull
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was amazing. My family loved it!
Sam Llama
[email protected]I had some trouble finding jumbo manicotti shells, but I was able to find regular sized shells and they worked just fine.
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[email protected]The cheese sauce was a bit bland, but the crab and spinach filling was delicious.
Bidha ree
[email protected]A bit too salty for my taste, but overall a good recipe.
yada thao
[email protected]The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the manicotti shells were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again!
mohyi helou
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a crowd-pleaser and everyone loves it.
Md Soma
[email protected]This crab and spinach manicotti was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors and textures was divine.