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Creamy Seafood Manicotti

Manicotti is stuffed with seafood and topped with a creamy cheesy sauce before being baked up in the oven.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword alfredo, dinner, main dish, pasta, shrimp
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 651kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 package of manicotti
  • 1 5 ounce can of white crabmeat drained and chopped, if needed
  • 1/2 pound shrimp cooked (if needed) and chopped
  • 1 egg slightly beaten.
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 3/4 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups milk
  • 6 cups shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped ---optional

Instructions

  • In a large casserole pan (a 9 by 13 will make all but 2 of your manicotti noodles), lay out your manicotti noodles. Pour boiling water over them until they are covered. Let soak 30 minutes. Drain off and let the noodles cool.
  • Mix the seafood, egg, onion, mozzarella cheese, Old Bay seasoning, mayo, and the 2 tablespoons of milk together.
  • Stuff the seafood filling into the cooled manicotti. To make this easier, use a Ziplock bag with a corner cut off.
  • In a medium heavy saucepan, melt the butter on low/medium heat.
  • When the butter is melted add the cornstarch and whisk just until smooth.
  • Add the minced garlic and whisk gently for about 1 minute or until fragrant.
  • Slowly pour in the milk, whisking continuously. Heat until the sauce thickens up a bit. Do NOT boil.
  • Add the parmesan cheese, return the pan to the heat, and continue stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
  • Add the salt & pepper. Taste and add additional salt & pepper, if needed.
  • Spread the ricotta over the stuffed manicotti and top with the sauce. NOTE: if you are making a 9 by 13 pan you most likely won't use about 1/2 cup of the sauce.
  • Put into 350 degree preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
  • Remove from the oven, turn the oven to broil. Top with parsley and broil for about 5 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Let cool before serving. Serve with a squeeze of lemon and sprinkle of fresh parsley.

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Nutrition

Calories: 651kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 209mg | Sodium: 2354mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1926IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 1270mg | Iron: 2mg