Spring Casserole of Crab, Asparagus, and Spaghetti

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Haven't tried this one yet. Posted for safe-keeping and fresh spring asparagus. Posted Dec. 7, 2004."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 5

ingredients

• 1 cup spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces, cooked as directed on package, and drained
• 2 lbs asparagus, tough ends snapped off, and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 12 ounces crabmeat, flaked and picked over
• 1⁄3 cup slivered almonds

• Cheddar Cheese Sauce

• 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 1⁄4 cup dry white wine
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese

directions

1. To make cheese sauce: in a medium saucepan over medium heat, let the butter melt.
2. Add in the flour; stir until bubbly.
3. Add in the milk, mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper to taste; stir for about 2 minutes or until thickened.
4. Add in wine and cheese; stir for 1 minute or until smooth.
5. To make the casserole: In a mixing bowl, add the spaghetti, asparagus, and crab; stir to mix.
6. Transfer mixture to a lightly greased 11x8 inch baking dish.
7. Pour cheese sauce over all.
8. Sprinkle with almonds.
9. Bake in a 350° oven, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Reviews

[AnnetteMarie]

Very good! Followed the directions exactly. Next time I would up the salt a tad. Another one dish meal that I will make again for sure! Thanks for sharing the recipe!