PUMPKIN LOBSTER MAC 'N' CHEESE

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Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (12-oz.) package Raley's Large or
Small Shell Pasta
1/4 cup Sunnyside Farms Butter, divided
1 tbsp. minced shallots
1 tbsp. Raley's Flour
1 (12-oz.) can evaporated milk, warmed
1 (8-oz.) container mascarpone cheese (in our Deli)
1 cup Raley's Shredded Parmesan Cheese, divided
2 cups shredded Raley's Cheddar Cheese
2 cooked, shelled and coarsely chopped lobster tails
(optional)
1½ cups Raley's Frozen Peas, thawed
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
Raley's Garlic Salt, cayenne pepper and
nutmeg to taste
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375°F and butter a 2½- to 3-quart casserole dish; set aside. 2. Cook pasta according to package directions. 3. While pasta is cooking, melt 2 tbsp. butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until tender. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. 4. Slowly add milk, stirring constantly, and cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened. Stir in mascarpone, 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese and Cheddar cheese. Continue stirring until cheese is melted. 5. In a large bowl, stir together cheese sauce, cooked and drained pasta, lobster, peas, pumpkin, lemon zest and seasonings; pour into prepared dish. 6. In a small bowl, stir together remaining butter, remaining Parmesan and bread crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until casserole is bubbly and top is browned. Nutritional Information: Nutrition per serving (based on 7): 670 calories, 28 g protein, 40 g total fat (23 g sat.), 54 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 10 g sugar, 120 mg cholesterol, 660 mg sodium Shopping List: Raley's large shell pasta, Raley's small shell pasta, Sunnyside Farms Butter, shallots, evaporated milk, Raley's flour, mascarpone cheese, Raley's Shredded Parmesan Cheese, Raley's Cheddar Cheese, lobster tails, Raley's frozen peas, canned pumpkin, lemon, Raley's garlic salt, nutmeg, panko bread crumbs.

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