SEAFOOD MANICOTTI RECIPES

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients in a saucepan; cook over medium-high heat 30 minutes or until thickened and reduced to 2 cups; set aside.
• Cook manicotti according to package directions; drain and set aside.
• Heat butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add onion and next 5 ingredients.
• Cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until tender.
• Add shrimp and crabmeat, and cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
• Cool 10 minutes, and drain well.
• Combine seafood mixture and whipping cream mixture.
• Fill manicotti shells, and place in 2 lightly greased 11x7 inch baking dishes.
• Sprinkle with cheeses, and cover with foil.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
• Uncover and bake 10 additional minutes.
• Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Cook manicotti as directed on package. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool.
• Meanwhile, heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese and cream cheese; mix well. Gently stir in onions, shrimp and crabmeat.
• Spread 1/2 cup of the pasta sauce in ungreased 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish. Fill each cooked manicotti with seafood mixture; place over sauce. Spoon remaining pasta sauce over manicotti. Cover tightly with foil.
• Bake at 375°F. for 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover baking dish; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake uncovered an additional 5 to 8 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.