Easy Crab Cannelloni

Name: Easy Crab Cannelloni
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 18 Catelli Express® Cannelloni; 2 (500 mL) cups Ricotta cheese; 1 (250 mL) cup Finely chopped lump crabmeat; 3/4 (175 mL) cup Grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 2 Green onions, finely chopped; 2 (10 mL) tsp finely grated lemon zest; 1 Clove garlic, minced; 1/2 (2 mL) tsp Each salt and pepper; 2 1/2 (625 mL) cups Marinara sauce; 2 Roasted red peppers, blotted dry; 1/2 (125 mL) cup 35% whipping cream; 1/2 (125 mL) cup panko bread crumbs

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Prep time

20 minutes

Cook time

50 minutes

Servings

6 servings

Catelli Express Cannelloni

Ingredients

6 servings

18 Catelli Express^® Cannelloni

2 (500 mL) cupsRicotta cheese

1 (250 mL) cupFinely chopped lump crabmeat

3/4 (175 mL) cupGrated Parmesan cheese, divided

2Green onions, finely chopped

2 (10 mL) tspfinely grated lemon zest

1Clove garlic, minced

1/2 (2 mL) tspEach salt and pepper

2 1/2 (625 mL) cupsMarinara sauce

2Roasted red peppers, blotted dry

1/2 (125 mL) cup35% whipping cream

1/2 (125 mL) cuppanko bread crumbs

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Blend ricotta with crab, 1/2 cup (125 mL) Parmesan cheese, green onions, lemon zest, garlic, salt and pepper; set aside. Combine marinara sauce with roasted red peppers and whipping cream in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Spread 1 cup (250 mL) sauce in 13 x 9-inch (3 L) baking dish. Fill cannelloni shells with crab mixture. Arrange filled cannelloni in baking dish. Top evenly with remaining sauce.

Step 3

Bake, covered, for 45 minutes. Meanwhile, toss breadcrumbs with remaining Parmesan cheese. Uncover and sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes or until topping is browned.