Ultimate Seafood Spin on Classic Spaghetti Lasagna Florentine

Step 1

To kick things off, preheat your oven to a toasty 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and show some love to a 9x13-inch baking dish with a little greasing.

Step 2

Next up, get a big pot of water on the stove, add a pinch of salt, and bring it to a playful boil. Toss in your spaghetti and let it dance around in the water for about 10 minutes until it's just right - tender but still has a little bite. Drain the pasta, toss in a dollop of butter, and set it aside for now.

Step 3

In a saucepan, mix together marinara sauce, spinach, onion, mushrooms, tomato paste, garlic, a pinch of cayenne for some kick, parsley, a sprinkle of sea salt, and a twist of black pepper. Let it simmer gently while you get started on the cheesy goodness.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine lump crab, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, a cup of Parmesan-Romano cheese, eggs, and a dash of clam juice. Give it all a good mix until everything is blended harmoniously.

Step 5

Take a moment to spoon a thin layer of the sauce into the baking dish. Follow it up with a layer of spaghetti, then a layer of the cheesy mix. Keep layering until you've used up all the ingredients, making sure the sauce gets to be the star on top. Sprinkle a bit of Parmesan cheese on top for that finishing touch.

Step 6

Pop your creation into the preheated oven, uncovered, and let it bake until the crab blushes pink and the cheese turns into a melty dream, which should take about 35 minutes. Once it's done, take it out, let it rest for 10 minutes - it's been working hard, after all. Serve up and enjoy your masterpiece.