Weight Watchers Crab, Ricotta & Basil Cannelloni

Per serving

227.2kcal
26.1гProteins
5.5гFats
16.9гCarbs

I love this recipe. Only 5 WW points. It is low in fat and tastes great. Chicken can be used instead of crab but will be slightly bland and will need to be minced. If you wish to do this add in some sage or garlic.

Ingredients

4 serv.
  • g fresh crabmeat (or 3 x 170g cans, drained)500 g
  • green shallots, trimmed, thinly sliced2
  • g fresh low-fat ricotta cheese100 g
  • teaspoon ground nutmeg1⁄2 teaspoon
  • tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil leaf1 tablespoon
  • egg, lightly beaten1
  • cannelloni tubes12
  • cups of bought pasta sauce2 cups
  • cup grated low fat mozzarella3⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 180°C

  2. 2

    Combine crab, shallots, ricotta, nutmeg, basil and egg in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Use a teaspoon to spoon filling into the cannelloni shells. Pour 1/2 cup pasta sauce over the base of a 1.5L (6 cup) capacity oven proof ceramic dish. Arrange cannelloni on top.

  4. 4

    Pour over the remaining pasta sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil. Bake for a further 10 minutes or until pasta is tender and cheese is golden. Serve.

Source: food.com
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