A delicious spin on manicotti for the seafood lover! I could eat this every week!
Yields 4 – 6 Servings
12 Manicotti noodles
Cook noodles as directed. Put them in cold water for 5 minutes to cool slightly, so you can handle them.
Filling:
1 Cup ricotta cheese
2 Egg yolks
1/2 Cup fresh spinach, chopped
1 Cup crab meat, picked through for shells
2 green onions, chopped fine
1/2 tsp dried basil or 1 Tbsp of fresh, chopped
Salt & pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients together, putting crab in last, so not to break it up too much.
Carefully stuff your noodles and put them in an oiled 9 x 13 baking dish.
Bechamel Sauce:
4 Tbsp butter
4 Tbsp flour
2 Cups water
2 Cups whole milk
1 Tsp chicken bullion powder
Pinch of nutmeg
Salt & pepper to taste
1 Cup parm & mozzarella cheese mixed, for top
Over medium heat, melt butter in pan, whisk in flour and cook for 3 minutes. Slowly add in water and milk. Cook until thickened slightly. Add in seasonings. Pour over noodles right away and top with cheeses.
Bake @ 350 for 20-25 minutes, until top is slightly golden brown and cheeses are melted.
Here is a link for my crab manicotti vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgzX19QtZtU
Enjoy!
~J~
