Lobster Mac and Cheese
Holy-moly indulgence… This dinner is out of this world! Cheese, lobster, pasta and still skinny! I could eat this hot, warm, cold, immediately or for leftovers! This combo is so good, there is no bad time to enjoy! If you are looking for a totally delicious and romantic dinner to make at home with with your honey for a fun date night in, give this one a try!
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Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Serving size: 1.25 cups
Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole wheat pasta shells
- 1½ Tbsp light butter
- 2 Tbsp wheat flour
- 15 oz can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1½ cups reduced-fat, shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup reduced-fat Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp mustard powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup skim milk
- ¾ lb lobster meat, cut into chunks (fresh cooked lobster meat or you can use imitation lobster)
Instructions:
- Bring a stock pan of water and salt to a boil and cook pasta. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add flour and cook, making sure to stir constantly to make a roux. Stir until golden brown for about 1-2 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and continue to stir constantly. Cook for 2-3 minutes until tomatoes become bubbly and start to thicken.
- Next, add cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, mustard powder, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper and milk.
- Make sure to stir constantly until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add in cooked shells and lobster chunks and stir to cover evenly. Cook and continue to stir for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
- Per Serving (1.25 cups):
- Calories: 338
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 19g
- Sugars: 4g
- Sodium: 694mg
- Vitamin A: 17%
- Vitamin C: 12%
- Calcium: 32%
- Iron: 3%
- WWP+: 8 points
By: Brooke Griffin, at SkinnyMom.com