Best 8 Crab N Penne Casserole Recipes

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Crab and penne casserole is a delightful and versatile dish that combines the savory flavors of crab meat with the hearty goodness of penne pasta. This casserole is a popular choice for both casual meals and special occasions, and there are countless variations on the classic recipe. Whether you prefer a creamy, cheesy casserole or a lighter, seafood-focused dish, there is a crab and penne casserole recipe out there to suit your taste.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CRAB 'N' PENNE CASSEROLE



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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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 shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine Alfredo sauce, crab, yellow squash, zucchini, parsley and pepper flakes. Drain pasta; add to sauce mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. , Cover and bake 35 minutes or until heated through. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, 5-6 minutes longer or until browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 15g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 721mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

CRAB AND PENNE CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Crab and Penne Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by HeatherN

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1 (17 ounce) jar alfredo sauce
1 1/2 cups imitation crabmeat, chopped
1 medium summer squash, sliced
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • 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 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Cover and bake at 325 for 35 minutes.
  • Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over casserole. Bake uncovered, 5-6 minutes longer or until browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.6, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 36.8, Sodium 683.6, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 1.7, Protein 16.1

BUNCH'S CRAB CASSEROLE



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This is my grandmother's recipe - 'Bunch' is short for 'Honeybunch,' our pet name for her. It is always a huge hit and it can be constructed the night before if need be. Just allow a little extra cooking time since the dish will be cold from refrigeration.

Provided by Frances S.

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Crab

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 eggs
2 cups heavy cream
1 ½ cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
½ cup dry sherry
1 (6 ounce) package herb-seasoned dry bread stuffing mix
1 pound cooked crabmeat

Steps:

  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly grease an 11x7 inch baking dish.
  • In a bowl, combine the chopped eggs, heavy cream, mayonnaise, onion, parsley, and sherry. Reserve 1/2 cup of the stuffing mix and add the rest to the egg mixture. Stir in the crabmeat.
  • Pour the mixture into prepared baking dish and sprinkle the reserved stuffing on top. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes or until bubbly and slightly browned on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 684.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 210.3 mg, Fat 58.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 19.5 g, Sodium 837.3 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

LEMON-GARLIC PENNE WITH CRAB



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Our Christmas Eve supper isn't the same without this seafood pasta. I love lots of garlic, but you can use less to suit your family's tastes. -Chrissy Fessler, Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley, divided
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and stir garlic in butter and oil over medium heat for 2 minutes or until garlic is golden (do not brown). Add the broth, crab and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until sauce is reduced by half., Drain pasta; toss with crab sauce and 1/4 cup parsley. Garnish with lemon wedges and remaining parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

PENNE WITH CRAB



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Make and share this Penne with Crab recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TishT

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup wine vinegar
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon tarragon
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
3 cups penne, cooked
5 asparagus spears, cooked and diced
2 hearts of palm, sliced
1 (4 1/4 ounce) can crabmeat, well drained
2 tablespoons pickled sweet pimento, chopped
salt and pepper
lettuce leaf (for serving)

Steps:

  • Whisk together vinegar, parsley and oil until blended.
  • Add mustard, sugar, tarragon, cheese, shallot, garlic, tabasco, salt and pepper and continue whisking until vinaigrette has thickened.
  • Place remaining ingredients in salad bowl.
  • Pour in vinaigrette, season and toss.
  • Serve over a layer of lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621.8, Fat 32.7, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 23.6, Sodium 564.7, Carbohydrate 67.3, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 1.5, Protein 17.6

EASY CRAB CASSEROLE



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Creative, and to my tastebuds, delicious.

Provided by sal

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Crab

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles
¾ cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 chopped onions
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 ½ cups cooked crabmeat
1 (4 ounce) can small shrimp, drained
1 cup diced celery
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and onion to the noodles; mix well. Stir in green pepper, crab, shrimp and celery. Salt and pepper to taste. Spoon mixture into an 8x8 inch casserole dish. Sprinkle bread crumbs to taste over the casserole.
  • Bake 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 99.7 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 511.8 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

SHRIMP & CRAB CASSEROLE



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This quick, easy recipe is truly delicious. The succulent, melt-in-your-mouth seafood flavors and textures make for elegant comfort food. To make ahead, just assemble, cover and refrigerate, then bake when ready. -Jan Bartley, Evergreen, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 packages (8.8 ounces each) ready-to-serve long grain and wild rice
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Spread rice into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes., Stir in seafood seasoning, salt, pepper sauce and pepper. Fold in shrimp and crab. Spoon over rice. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, covered, until shrimp turn pink, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. To Make Ahead: Can be made a day in advance. Prepare recipe as directed, cooling sauce slightly before adding shrimp and crab. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 195mg cholesterol, Sodium 1127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

IMITATION CRAB AND PASTA ALFREDO BAKE



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This is by far my favorite "main dish" casserole I made this year using some of my overabundance of squash from my first vegetable garden. It's creamy, delicious and, best of all, easy.

Provided by sanguis

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups cooked pasta (Ruote, Farfalle, Penne, or really any kind of tubular or shaped pasta)
1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat
1 (17 ounce) jar Classico Alfredo with sun dried tomatoes
1 zucchini
1 yellow squash
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup portabella mushroom, diced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Slice the squashes and dice the mushroom and onion.
  • Combine the Alfredo sauce, pasta, crab, onions, mushrooms, squash, zucchini, parsley and pepper flakes in a large bowl and toss to coat.
  • Transfer mixture to a greased 13x9x2 baking dish and cover with cheese.
  • Cover and bake at 325°F for 35 minutes.
  • Toss bread crumbs and butter and sprinkle over casserole.
  • Bake uncovered an additional 5 to 10 minutes to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.8, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 59.4, Sodium 821.4, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 5.8, Protein 24.3

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. Fresh crab meat, vegetables, and herbs will give your casserole the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. Al dente pasta is best for this casserole, as it will continue to cook in the oven.
  • Use a good quality cheese. A sharp cheddar or Parmesan cheese will give your casserole a rich, cheesy flavor.
  • Season your casserole to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste, until the casserole is flavorful but not too salty.
  • Serve the casserole hot, with a side of crusty bread or rice.

Conclusion:

Crab and penne casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy sauce, tender pasta, and succulent crab meat, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this crab and penne casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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