Ingredients
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- 8 oz cavatappi pasta
- 1 cup cooked lobster meat
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp paprika
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water and cook cavatappi until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Make the cheese sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour for about 2 minutes until golden. Gradually add heavy cream, whisking continuously. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Combine ingredients: Gently mix in lobster meat along with salt, pepper, and paprika. Then incorporate the cooked pasta into the cheese sauce.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish, top with panko breadcrumbs, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 120mg