Crab Cannelloni Recipe

Name: Crab Cannelloni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages cannelloni tubes, shells; 3/4 cup butter, divided (plus 1 tbsp. butter); 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 5 cups milk; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten; 1 lb fresh lump crabmeat, drained; 1 lb mozzarella cheese, cubed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated and divided; 1 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1 tablespoon dried sage; 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Servings: persons

2 (8 ounce) packages cannelloni tubes, shells
3/4 cup butter, divided (plus 1 tbsp. butter)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
5 cups milk
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 lb fresh lump crabmeat, drained
1 lb mozzarella cheese, cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated and divided
1 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon dried sage
3 tablespoons butter, melted

1
Cook cannelloni according to package directions; drain. Toss pasta with 1 tablespoons butter; set aside.
2
Melt remaining 3/4 cup butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir in nutmeg. Set aside half of the sauce.
3
Add egg yolks to remaining sauce, stirring well. Stir in crabmeat, mozzarella cheese, salt and pepper. Stuff each cannelloni shell with an equal amount of crab mixture; place stuffed shells in two lightly greased 13x9x2 inch baking dishes.
4
Add tomato paste and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese to reserved sauce and spoon over shells.
5
Cook mushrooms and sage in 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat until tender, stirring occasionally. Spoon mushrooms over sauce and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup parmesan cheese.
6
Bake at 400 degrees F. for 20 minutes.
7
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1146

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (8 ounce) packages cannelloni tubes, shells, 3/4 cup butter, divided (plus 1 tbsp. butter), 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 5 cups milk, and more.

Yes, Crab Cannelloni falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crab Cannelloni

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