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Creamy Crab Stuffed Shells

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Courtesy of National Pasta Association
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 15 Min.
Cook Time: 45 Min.

What you need:

* 24-30 jumbo shells
* 12 oz. crab meat
* 1 Tbsp. green peppers,finely chopped
* 1 Tbsp. red onion, finely chopped
* 3 Tbsp. margarine
* 1/2 tsp. pepper
* 1 tsp. OLD BAYŽ seasoning
* 1 egg
* 2 c. skim milk
* 1//2 c. low fat mayonnaise
* 2 Tbsp. flour
* 1/2 c. parmesan cheese, grated

What to do:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook pasta according to pkg. directions. While pasta is cooking, sauté green pepper and onion in 1 tsp. melted margarine until tender.
2. Combine the crab meat, spices, egg, 2 Tbsp. milk, vegetables, and mayonnaise. Spoon mixture into shells. Spray the bottom of a 9 x 13 in. casserole dish with cooking spray. Place stuffed shells in dish in a single layer.
3. Melt 2 Tbsp. of margarine in saucepan. Over low flame, stir in flour with a wire whisk and gradually add 1-1/2 c. of milk. When sauce is smooth, stir in Parmesan cheese. Drizzle sauce over shells. Sprinkle top with Old Bay seasoning. Bake for 30 min. or until bubbling.
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