Crab Stuffed Pasta Shells With Alfredo Sauce
If you're looking for a rich and indulgent pasta dish, look no further than Crab Stuffed Pasta Shells with Alfredo Sauce. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner for two, but it's also simple enough to make on a weeknight when you're craving something a little fancier than your usual pasta and sauce.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound large pasta shells
- 1 pound lump crabmeat
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated provolone cheese
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions:
- Cook pasta shells according to package directions, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
- In a large bowl, mix together crabmeat, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper, and garlic until well combined.
- Stuff each pasta shell with a generous amount of the crab mixture, then place the shells in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and whisk in flour to make a roux. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, and milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. Add mozzarella, cheddar, and provolone cheese, stir until melted and well combined.
- Pour Alfredo sauce over the stuffed shells in the baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes in the oven preheated to 375°F until the sauce is bubbly and the pasta is heated through.
- Serve hot and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Why You'll Love This Dish:
Crab Stuffed Pasta Shells with Alfredo Sauce is a decadent and luxurious dish that's perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner for two. The combination of sweet crab meat, creamy Alfredo sauce, and tender pasta shells is simply irresistible.
But don't let the fancy ingredients fool you – this dish is actually quite easy to make. You can stuff the pasta shells in advance and then just pop them in the oven when you're ready to eat. And the Alfredo sauce comes together quickly on the stovetop, so you won't be spending all day in the kitchen.
If you're looking for a show-stopping pasta dish that's sure to impress, Crab Stuffed Pasta Shells with Alfredo Sauce is the perfect recipe to try.
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