Crab 'n' Penne Casserole
Purchased Alfredo sauce lends creaminess to this crab casserole while red pepper flakes kick up the taste. Summer squash and zucchini bring garden-fresh goodness to the comforting main dish from Bernadette Bennett of Waco, Texas.6 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
- 1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce
- 1-1/2 cups imitation crabmeat, chopped
- 1 medium yellow summer squash, sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
- 2 teaspoons butter, melted
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large
- bowl, combine the Alfredo sauce, crab, yellow squash, zucchini,
- parsley and pepper flakes. Drain pasta; add to sauce mixture and
- toss to coat.
- Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with
- cheese. Cover and bake at 325° for 35 minutes or until heated
- through.
- Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over casserole. Bake,
- uncovered, 5-6 minutes longer or until browned. Yield: 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1-1/3 cups) equals 323 calories, 15 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 47 mg cholesterol, 721 mg sodium,