Creamy Cheesy Lobster Cavatappi Recipes

CREAMY CHEESY LOBSTER CAVATAPPI

Steps:

• Try Ina's variation on this dish with lobster!
• Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
• Drizzle oil into a large pot of boiling salted water.
• Add pasta and cook according to the directions on the package, 6 to 8 minutes; drain well.
• Meanwhile, heat the milk in a small saucepan, but don't boil it. In a large pot, melt 6 tablespoons of butter and add the flour.
• Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk.
• Still whisking, add the hot milk to form a thick and creamy sauce, and cook for a minute or two more until thickened and smooth.
• Off the heat, add the Gruyere, cheddar, Roquefort, 1 tablespoon salt, the pepper, nutmeg and crushed red pepper flakes, if using.
• Add the cooked macaroni and lobster and stir well.
• Place the mixture in 6 to 8 individual gratin dishes.
• Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, combine them with the fresh breadcrumbs, and sprinkle on the top.
• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the macaroni is browned on the top.
• Enjoy!

CAVATAPPI WITH BASIL AND CHICKEN CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• If putting this over pasta, start your water boiling first, and add pasta when water comes to a boil.
• Melt the butter.
• Add flour and cook to make light roux.
• Stir in milk, salt, pepper, parmigiano-reggiano, garlic powder, chicken, and basil over low-med heat.
• Cook until creamy and thick, or to the consistency you like. I find that I have to turn the heat down to low as the sauce begins to come together.