Seafood and Manicotti Recipe

Name: Seafood and Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces manicotti; 1 cup low fat cottage cheese; 1 cup low fat mozzarella; 1 egg, beaten; 1 cup lump crabmeat; 1 cup small shrimp, tails off, peeled and deveined; ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; ½ cup butter; ½ cup flour; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 bunches green onions, sliced; salt and pepper; 2 cups 1% low-fat milk, room temperature; 1 cup dry white wine, room temperature; 1 cup chicken broth, room temperature; ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped; 1 cup low-fat parmesan cheese; ½ cup romano cheese, grated

Servings: persons

12 ounces manicotti
1 cup low fat cottage cheese
1 cup low fat mozzarella
1 egg, beaten
1 cup lump crabmeat
1 cup small shrimp, tails off, peeled and deveined
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ cup butter
½ cup flour
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 bunches green onions, sliced
salt and pepper
2 cups 1% low-fat milk, room temperature
1 cup dry white wine, room temperature
1 cup chicken broth, room temperature
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
1 cup low-fat parmesan cheese
½ cup romano cheese, grated

1
Preheat oven to 375F.
2
Cook manicotti in boiling water for seven minutes and drain.
3
Meanwhile, combine cottage cheese, egg, shrimp, crab meat, mozzarella, parsley and nutmeg and chill until needed.
4
Melt butter in large saucepan.
5
Add flour and stir constantly and cook 2-3 minutes to make roux.
6
Add onion and garlic and season with salt and pepper.
7
Cook 2-3 minutes more.
8
Slowly add wine, broth and milk, whisking constantly to avoid clumps.
9
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and continue whisking until sauce is thickened and bubbly.
10
Stir in basil and Parmesan cheese.
11
Pour 1 cup of sauce into bottom of large baking dish.
12
Stuff manicotti shells with seafood mixture and place in dish.
13
Any extra filling can just be scattered over shells.
14
Pour sauce over shells making sure they are completely covered.
15
Top with Romano cheese and bake 35-45 minutes, until brown and bubbly.
16
Let rest 10 minutes or so and serve.

1025

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces manicotti, 1 cup low fat cottage cheese, 1 cup low fat mozzarella, 1 egg, beaten, and more.

Yes, Seafood and Manicotti 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.

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Seafood and Manicotti

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