How to Make Crab-Stuffed Manicotti - A Step-by-Step Guide

Crab-stuffed manicotti is a luxurious dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a fancy dinner at home. The combination of tender pasta tubes filled with creamy crab and cheese mixture, topped with a savory tomato sauce, is sure to impress any guest. This recipe takes a little bit of time and effort, but the result is well worth it.

The key to making crab-stuffed manicotti is to use high-quality ingredients. Fresh lump crabmeat is ideal for this recipe, as it provides a rich and ...

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Ingredients

  • 8 manicotti shells
  • 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 (6 ounce) can lump crabmeat
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon grated onion
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar Alfredo pasta sauce
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried marjoram
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add manicotti shells and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until tender but not mushy. Drain.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, crab, parsley and onion. Spoon into the manicotti shells. Place in a buttered 11x7 inch baking dish.
  • In a saucepan, stir together the Alfredo sauce and chicken broth. Season with sugar, basil, marjoram, garlic powder and thyme. Heat until warm over medium heat. Pour over the shells in the baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Let stand for about 5 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    618 cal.

    • Total Fat: 41g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 110mg
    • Sodium: 1495mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 290mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 347mg