Lobster Mac & Cheese Recipe
House wine – cream sauce, with penne, cheese blend and Langostino lobster, served with breadsticks
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Lobster
Cheese Sauce
Breadsticks
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cheese Sauce Preparation
- 2
Make the Roux
In a large saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for about 2 minutes until it turns a light golden color.
- 3
Add Milk and Cream
Gradually whisk in the whole milk and heavy cream, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and begins to simmer.
- 4
Incorporate Cheeses
Reduce the heat to low and add the shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese to the sauce. Stir until the cheeses are fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- 5
Season the Sauce
Add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika to the cheese sauce, stirring to combine well.
Combine Ingredients
- 6
Mix Pasta and Lobster
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked penne pasta and the Langostino lobster meat. Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and lobster, gently mixing until everything is well coated.
Bake
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 8
Transfer and Bake
Transfer the lobster mac & cheese mixture to a greased baking dish. Optionally, sprinkle extra cheese or breadcrumbs on top for a crispy finish. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
Serve
- 9
Prepare the Breadsticks
While the mac & cheese is baking, prepare the breadsticks according to package instructions.
- 10
Serve Hot
Once baked, remove the lobster mac & cheese from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve hot alongside the breadsticks.