Description

Creamy Baked Crab Cannelloni is the ultimate indulgent dish that combines the delicate sweetness of crab with rich, creamy cheese and a silky béchamel sauce. The cannelloni tubes are filled with a flavorful crab mixture and baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

12 cannelloni pasta tubes

1 cup crab meat, cooked and shredded

1 cup ricotta cheese

1 cup grated mozzarella cheese, divided

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 cups béchamel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

2 cloves garlic, minced

Salt and pepper to taste

Olive oil for drizzling

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Boil a large pot of salted water. Add the cannelloni pasta tubes and cook for half the time suggested on the package. Drain and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
Using a piping bag or a spoon, carefully fill each cannelloni tube with the crab mixture. Place them in a baking dish lined with a bit of béchamel sauce.
Pour the remaining béchamel sauce over the filled cannelloni. Drizzle a little olive oil on top and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with extra parsley if desired.

Notes

If you don’t have cannelloni tubes, you can use rigatoni or ziti, just ensure they’re properly filled.

You can prepare the crab filling ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.

If you want a richer sauce, use whole milk or add extra butter and cream to your béchamel sauce.

This dish can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta or substituting with gluten-free sheets to roll your filling.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 550
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 150mg