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Time Saving Lobster Mac and Cheese
It’s not very often I make a meal that’s ultra decadent and worthy of a date night because, well, we have two kids under 4 years old, so our date nights usually consist of Netflix, pyjamas, and maybe a cup of tea and some popcorn if we’re lucky. But on all too rare an occasion, I’ll pull out an indulgent recipe and whip up a restaurant-worthy meal just for the two of us after the kids are asleep for the night. The thing is though, ultra decadent meals usually require all kinds of fancy ingredients and that one little thing we all seem to never have enough of…time!
Lobster Mac and Cheese Recipe Tip:
Another great time-saving tip is to have your lobster steamed for you at the supermarket. Most supermarkets that sell fresh shellfish will be able to steam it for you, often at no extra charge. Just ask at your local seafood counter!
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Equipment Needed for Easy Lobster Mac and Cheese Recipe
To make the seafood mac and cheese, you’ll need:- large, oven-safe skillet
- large pot to boil pasta and lobster
- strainer
- measuring cups and spoons
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One-Pan Lobster Mac and Cheese
Fresh lobster and tender pasta, nestled in a rich and creamy 3-cheese sauce with a crispy breaded topping browned to perfection.
Recipe: Ingredients
- 400 g Barilla Pronto Cut Macaroni feel free to use Barilla Pronto Penne, Rotini, or Half-Cut Spaghetti for this dish too!
- 3 cups cold water
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream or whipping cream
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- a pinch of nutmeg
- a pinch of paprika
- a generous pinch of both sea salt and pepper
- 1 1/2 cups extra sharp aged cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup smoked Gruyere cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 large lobster steamed, shucked and chopped into large chunks
- 1 cup coarse breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp parsley flakes
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- fresh chives chopped (optional, for garnish)
Recipe: Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place a large, oven-safe skillet over medium high heat and add the Barilla Pronto cut macaroni and the water. Stir until all the pasta is submerged and let the mixture come to a simmer.
- Simmer the pasta until almost all the water is absorbed, but the pasta is still moist (this should take less than 10 minutes).
- Turn the heat to medium low and add the Dijon mustard and heavy cream and stir well. Stir in the parsley, the nutmeg, the paprika and the sea salt and pepper.
- Add the shredded cheeses one at a time starting with the cheddar and ending with the Parmesan, stirring carefully as you add them to make sure the cheese melts into the warm cream sauce that's forming. You'll notice the cream sauce thicken at this point, so add the whole milk a little bit at a time to keep the mixture from becoming too dry. You may not need to add the whole amount, depending on the specific kind of cheeses you use, so watch the mixture carefully to be sure the sauce is thick and creamy and not dry or soupy.
- Once the sauce has reached your desired texture, add the chunks of lobster and stir them in until they're distributed throughout.
- In a small bowl, stir together the coarse breadcrumbs, garlic powder and parsley flakes. Sprinkle this breadcrumb mixture over the pasta mixture in the skillet and drizzle the melted butter over the top.
- Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10-15 minutes until the breaded topping is crispy and light brown. Garnish with some fresh chives, if desired, and serve!
Recipe: Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
One-Pan Lobster Mac and Cheese
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 709
Calories from Fat 342
% Daily Value*
Fat 38g58%
Saturated Fat 22g138%
Cholesterol 143mg48%
Sodium 642mg28%
Potassium 326mg9%
Carbohydrates 60g20%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 32g64%
Vitamin A 1340IU27%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 627mg63%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
I hope you enjoy this lobster mac and cheese recipe! Let me know in the comments below, what dish would you make with Barilla’s new line of Pronto pastas? And for more ideas and meal inspiration, don’t forget to check out Barilla Canada’s website!
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Beautiful shot.
Thanks Megan!
Would it work with crab instead of lobster?
if I were to use regular Barilla pasta would i just cook it as directed on the box then put in the pan cooked and continue with the recipe??
Great question! Yes, that would work just fine. I’d add a tiny bit of oil to the pan first, then the cooked pasta, and then continue on with the recipe as written. Hope you love it!