Crab Stuffed Shells Recipe

Name: Crab Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 (15 ounce) can plum tomatoes, in juice,chopped; 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste; 2 cups cooked crabmeat; 2 cups ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 (15 ounce) can plum tomatoes, in juice,chopped
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
2 cups cooked crabmeat
2 cups ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon chopped parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.
2
Cook pasta shells according to the package directions.
3
Drain and rinse with cool water.
4
Sauce: In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
5
Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
6
Stir in the tomatoes, red pepper, and oregano and lower heat to medium-low.
7
Cover the pan and simmer the mixture 15 min.
8
Stir in the salt.
9
Combine crab, ricotta cheese, egg, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese, parsley, and black pepper.
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11
Stuff each pasta shell with some of the ricotta mixture.
12
Lay the stuffed shells in a baking dish Add tomato sauce.
13
Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the sauce.
14
Bake 20 min or so until sauce is bubbly.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 1 (15 ounce) can plum tomatoes, in juice,chopped, and more.

Yes, Crab Stuffed Shells 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 Stuffed Shells

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