Ingredients for 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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How to Make Ultimate Crab And Spinach Manicotti With Parmesan Cheese Sauce
- **Make the Parmesan Cheese Sauce:** Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 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.
- 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).
- Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 13x9 inch baking dish with butter.
- **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.
- Mix well to combine.
- **Assemble the Manicotti:** Fill each cooked manicotti shell with the crab and cheese mixture using clean hands.
- Arrange the filled manicotti shells in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the parmesan cheese sauce evenly over the manicotti.
- Sprinkle generously with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 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
