Two Cheese Crab Manicotti Recipe

Name: Two Cheese Crab Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 whole Manicotti Shells; 1 pound Part-skim Ricotta Cheese; 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded; 8 ounces, weight Canned Crab Meat, Lumps; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; ⅛ teaspoons Pepper; 3 Tablespoons Parsley, Chopped; 1/4 cups Panko Bread Crumbs; 2- 1/2 cups Tomato Or Pasta Sauce; 3 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese

Servings: persons

1
In a large pot add water and bring it to a boil.
2
Add the noodles and cook for 8-10 minutes (noodles need to be tender).
3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
4
When they are done, remove the pasta pot from the heat and drain the noodles and run cold water over them so that they are easy to handle.
5
In a large bowl combine ricotta, mozzarella, crab, salt, pepper, parsley and panko crumbs.
6
Stir the mixture so that everything is well blended.
7
Grab one manicotti noodle at a time and start stuffing the mixture down the middle of the noodle.
8
Pack the noodle pretty good and you can even have some of the stuffing coming out.
9
In a large casserole dish pour some of the tomato sauce on the bottom so thats is well covered.
10
Lay the noodles down and top with the remaining tomato sauce all over the noodles.
11
Add more sauce if the noodles are not well covered.
12
The manicotti may tend to dry out if its not covered in the sauce.
13
Cook for a total of 30 minutes and in the last 10 minutes remove it from the oven, top with the Parmesan cheese and place back in oven.

360

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 whole Manicotti Shells, 1 pound Part-skim Ricotta Cheese, 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded, 8 ounces, weight Canned Crab Meat, Lumps, and more.

Yes, Two Cheese Crab 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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Two Cheese Crab Manicotti

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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