Lunch: Lobster Mac and Cheese

Recipe by Darcy Lenz Creamy, cheesy pasta pairs perfectly with rich lobster for an indulgent, off-the-coast dinner.

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Health benefits of Lobster Mac and Cheese

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon butter, divided
3 tablespoons finely diced sweet onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1/8 teaspoon chopped saffron threads
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups whole milk
12 ounces uncooked lobster tail meat, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon sherry
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup (4 ounces) grated Gruyère cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) grated white Cheddar cheese
3/4 cup panko
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chervil

Instructions

Prepare pasta according to package directions.
Preheat broiler to high. Grease 4 (2-cup) ovenproof ramekins with 1 teaspoon butter.
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, thyme, and saffron; sauté 2 minutes or until translucent. Combine flour and 1/2 cup milk in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add flour mixture and remaining 2 cups milk to pan; bring to a simmer. Cook 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add lobster and next 4 ingredients; cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in cooked penne and cheeses. Spoon mixture into prepared baking dishes.
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small microwave-safe dish on HIGH for 30 seconds. Combine melted butter, panko, and chervil in a bowl; toss to coat. Sprinkle panko mixture over top of pasta mixture. Broil 2 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes.

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