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Crab and Ricotta Cannelloni (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

Crab and Ricotta Cannelloni (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

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Crab and Ricotta Cannelloni (Giada De Laurentiis)

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 box (8 oz) cannelloni or manicotti pasta (about 12 shells)
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
3/4 cup grated parmesan, plus 1/4 cup for sprinkling
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1 lb lump crabmeat
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground white pepper
bechamel sauce , recipe follows
5 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk, warmed
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground white pepper
pinch freshly grated nutmeg

Directions:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta.
In a large bowl, mix together ricotta, 3/4 cup Parmesan, egg yolk, basil, crab, salt, and pepper.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Fill the cannelloni with the crab mixture and place in a buttered baking dish. Top the filled cannelloni with the Bechamel Sauce and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake until bubbly and the top is golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve immediately.
Bechamel Sauce:
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until smooth, about 2 minutes. Gradually add the warm milk, whisking constantly, until the sauce is thick, smooth, and creamy, about 10 minutes (do not allow the sauce to boil). Remove from the heat and stir in the salt, pepper, and nutmeg. (The sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead. Cool and then cover and refrigerate.)
Yield: about 4 cups

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	427.67 Kcal (1791 kJ)
Calories from fat	206.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.89g	35%
Cholesterol	89.54mg	30%
Sodium	714.34mg	30%
Potassium	358.53mg	8%
Total Carbs	19.66g	7%
Sugars	8.37g	33%
Dietary Fiber	0.79g	3%
Protein	33.7g	67%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	8.5mg	47%
Calcium	519.8mg	52%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	127.36 Kcal (533 kJ)
Calories from fat	61.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.82g	35%
Cholesterol	26.66mg	30%
Sodium	212.73mg	30%
Potassium	106.77mg	8%
Total Carbs	5.85g	7%
Sugars	2.49g	33%
Dietary Fiber	0.23g	3%
Protein	10.03g	67%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	1%
Iron	2.5mg	47%
Calcium	154.8mg	52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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