Crab & Ricotta Cannelloni Recipe - (3.9/5)

Ingredients

• BECHAMEL SAUCE:
• 1 (8-ounce) box cannelloni or manicotti pasta, about 12 shells
• 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
• 3/4 cup parmesan, grated, plus 1/4 cup for sprinkling
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1 pound lump crab meat
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups whole milk, warmed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• pinch freshly grated nutmeg