Maybe it’s because I grew up lovin mac n cheese and seafood, (or… the fact that I loved a
particular band back in the day that sang about lobsters at the beach! LOL !) But…. this
CHEESY ROCKIN LOBSTA PASTA is one of my all time faves for the fam or if you want to
impress your guests at a fancy meal.
Can you smell the garlic yet?? Our AMI ISLAND GIRL ROASTED GARLIC BLEND tunes the
dish to a higher level - adding a rich, caramelized and roasted garlic flavor that will keep
everyone coming back for an encore!
Lotsa Cheese, Lotsa Lobsta & Lotsa Garlic Flavor! Oh yeah!!! No Lobsta? No
worries….shrimp, scallops, crab, and even imitation crab (surimi) are great options too!
They say pasta is the ultimate comfort food… with it’s texture and creaminess & fun shapes!
Cavatappi (Corkscrew), Rigatoni & Big Shells are my faves for this one! And… the shells
always make CHEESY ROCKIN LOBSTA PASTA feel beachier too!
Ready for some high level decadence? Get your island girl vibe goin with our AMI ISLAND
GIRL ROASTED GARLIC BLEND and CHEESY ROCKIN LOBSTA PASTA!
CHEESY ROCKIN LOBSTA PASTA
There are several steps requiring a few pots and pans for this one! So grab an apron or an old beachy tee, crank up the volume of our beach party playlist and get cookin island style!
Pasta - Boil pasta in water according to package directions. Drain & set aside in pan.
Lobster & Shrimp -Boil lobster tails in large pot of water - about 1 min. per oz. (you could also bake with a little butter or steam too). For Shrimp - Boil 3-5 minutes til done.
Cheese Sauce - Create a roux using butter & flour, whisk in milk & heavy cream
Add AMI ISLAND GIRL ROASTED GARLIC BLEND and continue to whisk.
Gradually add 3/4 of all cheeses til melted. Keep remaining cheeses for topping.
Topping
Melt butter in pan, add Panko bread crumbs and slightly brown.
Grab a large baking dish (9 x 13), pour pasta in first, slowly adding cheese sauce and lobster.
Mix well. Spread remaining cheeses on top of pasta then add breadcrumb topping.
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
Serve with a nice spring salad, some warm bread, and of course a refreshing beverage!
INGREDIENTS LIST
1-2 TBSP (as desired) AMI ISLAND GIRL ROASTED GARLIC BLEND
1 lb. pasta (Cavatappi, Rigatoni, Shells, etc…)
1 lb. Lobster meat (about 5 or 6 tails)
1/2 pound Red Argentine Shrimp
1 cup shredded Gruyere Cheese
1 cup mix of other shredded cheeses (Italian blend, mozzarella, Monterey jack, havarti)
1 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 cup Parmesan cheese
2 cups Milk
3/4 - 1 cup heavy Heavy Cream
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
Topping
1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup Butter
