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New England Cheddar And Crab Manicotti Recipe

Dive into a creamy, dreamy New England Cheddar and Crab Manicotti! This recipe, adapted from Cabot Creamery, offers a delightful twist on classic manicotti. Sweet crab meat mingles with sharp cheddar and herbs, all nestled in a rich tomato sauce and baked to golden perfection. A quick and easy weeknight meal or impressive dinner party dish – get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 227.7 kcal
Protein 36g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for New England Cheddar And Crab Manicotti

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How to Make New England Cheddar And Crab Manicotti

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine 15 ounces (425g) cottage cheese, 1 cup (200g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1 (6 ounce/170g) can crab meat (drained), 1/4 cup (10g) chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup (30g) finely chopped onion, and 1 tablespoon (2g) dried basil.
  3. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Pour 2 cups (475ml) tomato sauce into a shallow 9x13 inch baking dish.
  5. Stuff jumbo manicotti shells with equal amounts of the cheese mixture and arrange them over the sauce in the baking dish.
  6. Spoon the remaining tomato sauce evenly over the stuffed shells.
  7. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
  8. Bake for 25 minutes.
  9. Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup (100g) shredded cheddar cheese over the manicotti.
  10. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  11. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

44 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

42g

Carbs

2g

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