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Crab Stuffed Shells with Alfredo Sauce

Delicious Crab Stuffed Shells with Alfredo Sauce You'll Love

Enjoy comforting Crab Stuffed Shells with Alfredo Sauce, a delightful twist on classic pasta.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 shells Large Pasta Shells or manicotti
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Crab Meat fresh lump is best
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 0.25 cup Parsley fresh, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for greasing and enhancing
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Alfredo Sauce store-bought is convenient

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spoon or Piping Bag
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot. Cook the large pasta shells for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine crab meat, ricotta cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, chopped parsley, and garlic powder with a drizzle of olive oil.
  4. Fill each cooked pasta shell with the crab mixture and place them in the greased baking dish.
  5. Pour the Alfredo sauce over the stuffed shells, ensuring they are well-coated. Optional: sprinkle extra Parmesan on top.
  6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh crab meat. Let the shells rest for a few minutes after baking before serving.

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