Easy Crab Cannelloni

Prep Time

20 Minutes

Cook Time

50 Minutes

Serves

6 People

Catelli Express® Cannelloni – OVEN-READY View Pasta

Comfort Food

Cooking Steps

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.

Ingredients

18 Catelli Express® Cannelloni
Ricotta cheese 2 cups (500 mL)
Finely chopped lump crabmeat 1 cup (250 mL)
Grated Parmesan cheese, divided 3/4 cup (175 mL)
Green onions, finely chopped 2
Finely grated lemon zest 2 tsp (10 mL)
Clove garlic, minced 1
Each salt and pepper 1/2 tsp (2 mL)
Marinara sauce 2 1/2 cups (625 mL)
Roasted red peppers, blotted dry 2
35% whipping cream 1/2 cup (125 mL)
Panko bread crumbs 1/2 cup (125 mL)

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