Lobster Mac'n'Cheese in a Pot topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 450 g of cavatapi or horns
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1 liter of whole milk
- 110g unsalted butter, divided
- 0.5 cups flour
- 4 tbsp. grated gruyere (340 gr.)
- 2 cups grated sharp cheddar (220 g)
- 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
- 0.7 kg cooked lobster meat, cut into 1 cm cubes.
- 1.5 cups fresh white bread crumbs (5 slices, crusts removed)
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 190°C.
- Add vegetable oil to a large saucepan of boiling salted water, add the pasta, and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain. Heat the milk in a small saucepan, but do not let it boil.
- In a large saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons of butter and add the flour. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, whisking constantly. Stirring constantly, pour in the hot milk and cook for 1-2 minutes, until thickened and smooth. Remove from heat, add the grated cheese, 1 tablespoon of salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Stir until the cheese melts. Add the cooked pasta and lobster meat.
- Transfer the mixture to individual gratin dishes (6-8 2-cup each). Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, mix with the bread crumbs, and sprinkle on top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and the pasta is golden brown on top.
This dish will be complemented by a dry white wine from the French region of Côtes du Rhône, brand M. Chapoutier.
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