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Ultimate Crab and Spinach Manicotti With Parmesan Cheese Sauce Recipe

Ultimate Crab and Spinach Manicotti With Parmesan Cheese Sauce Recipe

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Ultimate Crab and Spinach Manicotti With Parmesan Cheese Sauce

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup butter ( no substitutes)
1/4 cup flour
1 cup full-fat milk
1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
tabasco sauce
1 lb crabmeat, flaked (fresh or frozen )
1 (20 oz) box frozen spinach (cooked and well drained , squeeze out moisture with hands)
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese (can use more to taste)
2 large green onions, chopped
1 large egg, beaten
salt and pepper
shredded mozzarella cheese, for topping
15 manicotti, cooked to only firm-tender

Directions:

To make the sauce: in a saucepan over medium heat melt butter.
Add in flour and whisk for about 3 minutes.
Add in milk and half and half whisk over heat until bubbly and thickened.
Add in the Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and Tabasco to taste; stir until the cheese melts.
Set oven to 375 degrees.
Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
In a bowl mix together crab, well drained spinach, ricotta, and Parmesan cheese, onions, egg, salt and pepper; mix well to combine.
Fill each cooked shell with crab/cheese filling using clean hands.
Place in a single layer in prepared baking dish.
Cover with the Parmesan cheese sauce (does not have to cover completely!).
Sprinkle with grated mozzeralla cheese (any amount desired).
Bake uncovered for about 25-30 minutes (do not over bake!).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	252.74 Kcal (1058 kJ)
Calories from fat	152.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.9g	26%
Cholesterol	58.82mg	20%
Sodium	440.26mg	18%
Potassium	123.18mg	3%
Total Carbs	6.22g	2%
Sugars	1.13g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.36g	1%
Protein	18.73g	37%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	360.1mg	36%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	192.36 Kcal (805 kJ)
Calories from fat	115.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.86g	26%
Cholesterol	44.77mg	20%
Sodium	335.09mg	18%
Potassium	93.76mg	3%
Total Carbs	4.74g	2%
Sugars	0.86g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.28g	1%
Protein	14.26g	37%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	1%
Iron	0.4mg	3%
Calcium	274.1mg	36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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