Creamy Cheesy Lobster Cavatappi Recipes

CREAMY CAVATAPPI & CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook cavatappi according to package directions., Meanwhile, saute garlic in butter in a Dutch oven. Stir in flour and pepper sauce until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes., Stir in cheeses until melted; add green onions. Drain cavatappi; stir into cheese mixture., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine the bread crumbs, bacon and melted butter; sprinkle over top., Bake, uncovered, at 350° until bubbly, 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with green onion and, if desired, pepper.

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 VODKA SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta by following package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.
• Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Add in onion and garlic; cover and cook 3 minutes or until tender.
• Add in tomato sauce; simmer, partially covered, 8 minutes or until thick.
• Combine flour and water, stirring with a whisk until smooth; add flour mixture to pan; cook 1 minute.
• Add in half-and-half, milk, vodka, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
• Stir in cheese; decrease heat to low; cook 3 minutes or until cheese melts, stirring frequently.
• Add in pasta; toss to coat; sprinkle with basil.