Spring Casserole Of Crab, Asparagus, And Spaghetti

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 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
• 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 wine
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 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.