Ultimate Crab And Spinach Manicotti With Parmesan Cheese Sauce Rezept

Indulge in this decadent Ultimate Crab and Spinach Manicotti! Real crabmeat elevates this dish (but imitation works in a pinch – just be sure to squeeze out excess moisture from frozen crab). Customize your spinach – use a whole box if you're a spinach fanatic, half a box if you prefer a more subtle flavor, or substitute with 1 pound of fresh spinach. Prepare ahead: stuff the manicotti shells and refrigerate until ready to bake. Enjoy with the creamy parmesan cheese sauce or switch it up with your favorite red sauce! This recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Vorbereitung 30 Min.
Kochzeit 85 Min.
Kalorien 234.8 kcal
Eiweiß 36g
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Zutaten für Ultimate Crab And Spinach Manicotti With Parmesan Cheese Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Full Fat Milk
  • Half And Half Cream
  • 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese + 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt And Pepper
  • Tabasco Sauce
  • 1 (10-ounce) can crabmeat (drained well)
  • Frozen Spinach
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • Green Onions
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Manicotti

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Zubereitung von Ultimate Crab And Spinach Manicotti With Parmesan Cheese Sauce

  1. **Make the Parmesan Cheese Sauce:** Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Whisk in 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  3. Gradually whisk in 2 cups of whole milk and 1 cup of heavy cream. Continue whisking until the sauce comes to a simmer and thickens.
  4. Reduce heat to low. Stir in 2 cups of grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and a few dashes of Tabasco sauce (to taste).
  5. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  7. Grease a 13x9 inch baking dish with butter.
  8. **Prepare the Filling:** In a large bowl, gently combine 1 (10-ounce) can of crabmeat (drained well), 10 ounces of frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed dry) or 1 pound fresh spinach (cooked and squeezed dry), 15 ounces of ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1 large egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  9. Mix well to combine.
  10. **Assemble the Manicotti:** Fill each cooked manicotti shell with the crab and cheese mixture using clean hands.
  11. Arrange the filled manicotti shells in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
  12. Pour the parmesan cheese sauce evenly over the manicotti.
  13. Sprinkle generously with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  14. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

45g

Carbs

2g

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Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Seafood European Italian The Americas American Game Day Recipes Baking

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion For Large Groups Main Dish Eggs Dairy Pasta Seafood Oven Easy Dinner Party Holiday Event Crab Stove Top Christmas Pasta Rice And Grains Manicotti Shellfish Taste Mood Savory Equipment Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less

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Wie lange dauert die Zubereitung von Ultimate Crab And Spinach Manicotti With Parmesan Cheese Sauce?

Ultimate Crab And Spinach Manicotti With Parmesan Cheese Sauce dauert insgesamt etwa 115 Minuten – ungefähr 30 Minuten Vorbereitung und 85 Minuten Kochzeit.

Wie viele Kalorien hat Ultimate Crab And Spinach Manicotti With Parmesan Cheese Sauce?

Ultimate Crab And Spinach Manicotti With Parmesan Cheese Sauce hat etwa 234.8 Kalorien pro Portion, mit ungefähr 36 g Eiweiß, 2 g Kohlenhydraten und 23 g Fett.

Welche Zutaten brauche ich für Ultimate Crab And Spinach Manicotti With Parmesan Cheese Sauce?

Die wichtigsten Zutaten für Ultimate Crab And Spinach Manicotti With Parmesan Cheese Sauce sind Butter, Flour, Full Fat Milk, Half And Half Cream, Parmesan Cheese, Salt And Pepper. Die vollständige Liste mit Mengenangaben findest du oben.

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