Manicotti Filled with Crab and Ricotta
Manicotti Filled with Crab and Ricotta features tender pasta tubes packed with creamy ricotta and sweet lump crab, then baked under a silky, herb-tinged Alfredo sauce. The gentle seafood notes balance the rich dairy for a comforting yet elegant bite. Serve it for a special weeknight dinner or a small gathering when you want something luxurious but familiar.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Manicotti Filled with Crab and Ricotta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 77 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 12
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the manicotti shells and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until tender but not mushy. Drain.
- 3
In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, crab, parsley, and onion. Spoon the mixture into the manicotti shells. Arrange them in a buttered 11x7 inch baking dish.
- 4
In a saucepan, combine the Alfredo sauce and chicken broth. Season with sugar, basil, marjoram, garlic powder, and thyme. Heat over medium heat until warm. Pour over the shells in the baking dish.
- 5
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Let stand for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Calories 611.67 kcal High 31%
- Protein 32.79 g Good Source 66%
- Carbohydrate 44.81 g 16%
- Total Fat 31.29 g High 40%
- Saturated Fat 14.55 g High 73%
- Trans Fat 0.16 g High --
- Cholesterol 179.66 mg High 60%
- Sodium 1480.09 mg High 64%
- Dietary Fiber 2.54 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 8.84 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 527.49 mg Good Source 41%
- Iron 5.27 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 424.67 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 71.73 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 3.33 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.08 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Manicotti Filled with Crab and Ricotta is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Alfredo Sauce, Butter, Chicken Broth, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 611.67 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Manicotti Filled with Crab and Ricotta made of?
- The main ingredients are Alfredo Sauce, Butter, Chicken Broth, Diced Onion, Dried Basil. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Manicotti Filled with Crab and Ricotta?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 611.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Manicotti Filled with Crab and Ricotta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Manicotti Filled with Crab and Ricotta healthy?
- Manicotti Filled with Crab and Ricotta has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 611.67 calories and 32.79 g of protein, or 66% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1480.09 mg (64% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.55 g (73% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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