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Crab Manicotti with Bechamel Sauce
Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.
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
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.