• 1 quart whipping cream
  • 20-30 Manicotti
  • 2 lbs large raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 lb fresh Crab Meat, drained
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Manicotti di frutti di mare

An Italian classic recipe for your next gathering with friends and family or for that next big special occasion! Enjoy!

Preparation:

1 – Combine whipping cream, salt, pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper in a saucepan and cook over medium-high heat for 30 minutes or until thickened and reduced to 2 cups; set aside. Cook the manicotti according to the package directions; drain and set aside.

2 – Heat butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add onion, 3 tbsp butter, chopped green bell pepper, garlic, and chopped celery. Cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes or until tender. Add the shrimp and crab meat, and cook, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes or until shrimp turns pink. Cool for 10 minutes, and drain well.

3 – Combine the seafood mixture and the whipping cream mixture. Fill the manicotti shells, and place in 2 lightly greased 11×7 inch baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheeses, and cover with foil. Bake at 350F for 15 minutes.

4 – Uncover and bake for 10 additional minutes. Serve immediately.

Serves 6 to 8

Mangiare!

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