Ingredients: |
Ingredients: The Pasta Ingredients: • 1 pound shaped pasta, such as elbows or shells • 8 tablespoons salted butter, divided • 1 small yellow onion, diced • 1 garlic clove, minced • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 2 cups light cream • 2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese • 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese • Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste • 8 ounces cooked lobster meat (from about two 1-1/2-pound lobsters), cut into bite-size pieces
The Topping Ingredients: • 2 tablespoons salted butter • 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
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Directions: |
Directions:Instructions for the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain in a colander, set into the sink, and rinse with cold water to cool. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 350°. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a medium-size saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic; cook until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Melt remaining 5 tablespoons butter in the saucepan. Whisk in flour and stir until mixture is light golden-brown and glossy, 8 to 10 minutes. Gradually whisk cream into flour mixture, increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring, until mixture is thick, creamy, and smooth, 10 to 15 minutes.
Stir onion/garlic mixture and cheeses into cream mixture until melted and smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper; then gently stir in lobster and reserved pasta. Pour mixture into a 4-quart casserole and smooth the top.
Instructions for the Topping: Next, make the topping: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add breadcrumbs and parsley; cook, stirring , until lightly toasted. Sprinkle evenly over casserole.
Bake in preheated oven until sauce is bubbly and the top is golden-brown, 10 to 12 minutes. |