Description
Tender manicotti tubes are filled with a savory crab mixture and baked with a creamy tomato sauce for a delicious Italian-inspired dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 manicotti shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup cooked lump crab meat
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook manicotti shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, crab meat, 1/2 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Fill each manicotti shell gently with the crab mixture using a piping bag or spoon.
- Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange stuffed manicotti in a single layer over the sauce.
- Top with remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the manicotti.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until cheese is golden and bubbly. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg