Crab Manicotti with Bechamel Sauce

Name: Crab Manicotti with Bechamel Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces manicotti pasta; 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 egg yolk; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 1 pound lump crab meat; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese; 5 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
603 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion

Crab Manicotti with Bechamel Sauce

Brielle Calderon

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Ingredients

Servings

8 ounces manicotti pasta
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1 pound lump crab meat
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

Bechamel Sauce

5 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

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Instructions

Cook manicotti according to pasta directions.
Make your bechamel sauce by melting butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour to form a paste. Pour in milk and heat until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in salt, white pepper, and nutmeg.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x13 pan.
In a medium-size mixing bowl, stir together ricotta cheese, 3/4 cup parmesan, egg yolk, fresh basil, crab meat, salt, and pepper.
Stuff manicotti shells with crab mixture and place in prepared pan. Pour bechamel sauce over the pasta. It may seem like a lot, but make sure you use all the sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella, and remaining 1/4 cup parmesan cheese on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until cheese is bubbling and beginning to brown.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 603kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.4g Cholesterol 152mg (51%) Sodium 1448mg (60%) Potassium 581mg (17%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1008IU (20%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 532mg (53%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 603 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	603kcal	30%
Carbohydrates	48g	16%
Protein	37g	74%
Fat	29g	45%
Saturated Fat	17g	85%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	7g	35%
Trans Fat	0.4g	20%
Cholesterol	152mg	51%
Sodium	1448mg	60%
Potassium	581mg	12%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	9g	18%
Vitamin A	1008IU	20%
Vitamin C	5mg	6%
Calcium	532mg	53%
Iron	2mg	11%