Crab Stuffed Manicotti
- Prep: 25
- Cook Time: 35
Experience a taste of the sea with our decadent Crab-Stuffed Manicotti, smothered in a creamy sauce and baked to perfection.
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INGREDIENTS:
| 8 each | San Giorgio® Manicotti |
| 1/2 cup | grated Parmesan cheese |
| 15 oz | ricotta cheese |
| 1 each | egg, beaten |
| 6 1/2 oz | cooked crab meat |
| 2 oz | diced pimientos |
| 5 Tbsps | finely chopped parsley |
| 1 tsp | salt |
| 1/2 tsp | ground black pepper |
| 3 Tbsps | butter |
| 1 each | garlic clove, minced |
| 2 each | green onions, sliced |
| 3 Tbsps | flour |
| 2 cups | milk |
| 1 tsp | lemon juice |
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 350º F.
- Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.
- In medium bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan cheese and egg; mix well. Stir in crab meat, pimientos, 1 tablespoon parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.
- Fill pasta with cheese mixture. Arrange in a 7 x 11-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and green onions; saute until garlic is golden. Stir in flour and remaining salt and ground black pepper. Blend in milk and lemon juice. Cook, stirring constantly until mixture is thick and bubbly; remove from heat.
- Stir in remaining parsley; pour sauce over stuffed pasta.
- Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired. Cover, bake 35 minutes, until hot.
