INGREDIENTS
1 lb. cavatappi
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 1/2 c. whole milk
Pinch nutmeg (optional)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 c. shredded white cheddar
1 c. shredded Fontina
3/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan, divided
1 lb. cooked lobster, roughly chopped
1/2 c. Panko breadcrumbs
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 c. freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
DIRECTIONS
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Preheat oven to 375°. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook cavatappi until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Sprinkle over flour and cook until slightly golden, 2-3 minutes. Pour in milk and whisk until combined. Season with nutmeg if using, salt, and pepper. Let simmer until thickened slightly, about 2 minutes.
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Remove pan from heat and stir in cheddar, Fontina, and 1/2 cup Parmesan and whisk until smooth. Fold in pasta and lobster and transfer into a 9"-x-13" baking dish.
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In a medium bowl, combine Panko, the remaining Parmesan, and oil. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle over pasta. Bake until bubbly and golden, 20-25 minutes.