Crab Manicotti with Alfredo Sauce (Baked)

Manicotti shells stuffed with crab meat and covered with Alfredo sauce make a great meal for family or company.

8 manicotti shells
1½ cups ricotta cheese
1 (6 oz) can lump crabmeat
2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, minced
1 Tbsp. onion, grated
2 cups (16 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce
1 tsp. raw sugar
½ cup chicken broth
½ tsp. dried basil
½ tsp. dried marjoram
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. dried thyme

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add manicotti shells and cook for 8-10 minutes, until tender but not mushy. Drain.

In a medium bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, crab, parsley and onion. Spoon into the manicotti shells. Place in a buttered 11x7” baking dish.

In a saucepan, stir together the Alfredo sauce and chicken broth. Season with basil, marjoram, garlic powder and thyme. Heat until warm over medium heat. Pour over the shells in the baking dish.

Bake uncovered for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Let stand for about 5 minutes before serving.

Makes 4 servings.