Chunks of Lobster Swimming in Cheesy Macaroni

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"From Chef Alex Porter of Norma’s at New York’s Le Parker Meridien Hotel."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lb elbow macaroni
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 1⁄4 cups coarsely grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup coarsely grated monterey jack cheese
• 3⁄4 cup coarsely grated blue cheese
• kosher salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• freshly grated nutmeg
• Tabasco sauce (optional, a dash or two)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup finely chopped onion
• 5 lobster tails, shelled and cut into bite-size pieces (about 1/4 lb each)
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 1⁄4 cups coarsely grated gruyere cheese

directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat; cook the pasta to al dente, 8-10 minutes; drain and reserve.
2. Preheat oven to 350°.
3. In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring the cream to a boil and reduce it by half, watching closely so it doesn’t boil over.
4. Decrease heat to low and stir in Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and blue cheese; simmer, stirring constantly, until melted.
5. Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and Tabasco; turn off the heat and let sit, stirring occasionally.
6. In a big skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and saute the onion until translucent, about 6 minutes.
7. Add in the lobster pieces and stir to combine.
8. Add in the wine; increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
9. Decrease heat to medium or med-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the wine has evaporated (about 30 minutes); remove from the heat.
10. Add the cooked macaroni and cheese mixture to the lobster mixture; stir to combine.
11. Divide mixture among 4-6 shallow, ovenproof bowls (or pour into a 13x9 inch baking dish).
12. Top with Gruyere and bake until the sauce is bubbly and the top is golden and crusty, 15-20 minutes.