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Easy Crab Cannelloni

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Prep time
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Cook time
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Serves
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Easy Crab Cannelloni
Catelli Express Cannelloni

Ingredients

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

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.