Delicious Spaghetti Lasagna Florentine with Crab Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this decadent recipe for Spaghetti Lasagna Florentine with Crab. Layers of al dente spaghetti, creamy spinach and cheese sauce, succulent crab meat, and gooey melted cheese come together for a mouthwatering dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

• 1 lb spaghetti
• 1 lb lump crab meat
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a baking dish.
2. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
4. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
5. Gradually whisk in milk and nutmeg, stirring constantly until thickened.
6. Stir in ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until creamy.
7. In a separate pan, sauté spinach until wilted.
8. Layer half of the cooked spaghetti in the prepared baking dish.
9. Top with half of the spinach, crab meat, and cheese sauce.
10. Repeat layers, finishing with a generous sprinkle of mozzarella cheese.
11. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
12. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

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