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Crab Pasta Bake

Creamy Crab Pasta Bake: Your New Favorite Comfort Food

Enjoy this Crab Pasta Bake, a blend of tender pasta and sweet crab meat with Alfredo sauce, perfect for comfort meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: Coastal
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Pasta shells can replace with penne or rigatoni
For the Filling
  • 1 lb Lump crab meat imitation crab can be used
  • 3 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves Minced garlic
  • 1 cup Alfredo sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese for topping
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
For the Seasoning
  • 1/4 cup Chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Pepper to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large Pot
  • medium skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook pasta shells in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain.
  3. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Fold in lump crab meat and heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently.
  5. Mix cooked pasta, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, and parsley in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Gently combine the crab mixture with the pasta, being careful not to break the crab.
  7. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly, and add more mozzarella on top if desired.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
  9. Let cool for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Check for crab shells before using and adjust seasonings based on crab type. Cool before serving.

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