Description
Rich and indulgent garlic butter lobster-filled jumbo pasta shells, baked to golden perfection with a creamy, cheesy sauce—perfect for special dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk or cream (for sauce)
- 1/2 cup ricotta or cream cheese (optional, for creaminess)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (plus extra for topping)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives, finely chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the jumbo shells in salted water until just al dente, about 2 minutes less than package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water to stop cooking.
- Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Sprinkle in flour and whisk until smooth, about 1 minute. Slowly pour in milk or cream, whisking until thick and smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Optionally stir in ricotta or cream cheese for extra richness.
- In a bowl, combine chopped lobster, mozzarella, a few tablespoons of the warm garlic butter sauce, and season lightly.
- Spoon lobster mixture into each shell.
- Spread some garlic butter sauce in the bottom of a baking dish, arrange stuffed shells snugly, then pour remaining sauce over them. Sprinkle extra mozzarella on top.
- Bake at 190 °C (375 °F) for about 20–25 minutes, until bubbling and golden.
- Let the dish rest 5 minutes after baking. Sprinkle with chopped parsley or chives before serving.
Notes
- Use cooked lobster tail meat or leftovers from a previous meal.
- For extra richness, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- To add a spicy kick, include red pepper flakes in the sauce.
- You can assemble the dish in advance and refrigerate until baking.
- Freezes well before baking—perfect for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 shells
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
