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Making ‘Mac Lobsta’ with Chef Michael Ferraro

MacBar's Michael Ferraro makes Lobsta' Mac.
MacBar’s Michael Ferraro makes Lobsta’ Mac. Photo Credit: Flickr/Julien Prive; Flickr/Kane New; Flickr/dflaherty

Is there any better way to celebrate a month dedicated to pasta than with a rich, creamy, gooey and decadent dish? Michael Ferraro, executive chef and co-owner of SoHo’s Delicatessen and MacBar teaches us how to make his most luxurious mac and cheese: Mac Lobsta!

 

Mac Lobsta’ recipe

INGREDIENTS:

¼ cup All Purpose Flour

¼ cup Butter

1qt Whole milk

2 cups Fontina cheese

1 cup Mascarpone cheese

¼ teaspoon Nutmeg

2 tablespoons Cognac

1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce

1 pound Elbow macaroni (cooked al dente with salted water)

8 oz Poached lobster meat, large chunks (lightly poached lobster will cook more during the baking process)

2 Scallions (thinly sliced)

½ bunch Fresh chives (thinly minced)

2 cups Fontina (shredded)

1 cup White Vermont cheddar cheese (shredded)

 

METHOD:

FOR SAUCE

1. Combine flour and half of milk in a sauce pot and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat while whisking

2. Add milk and bring to a simmer while whisking and cook over low heat for 10 minutes

3. Slowly add cheeses while whisking

4. Season with salt, black pepper, nutmeg, cognac and Tabasco

MAC & CHEESE

1. In a large bowl mix cooked pasta, cheese sauce, lobster, scallion and chives

2. Place in a baking pan and cover top with the mixed grated cheeses

3. Bake at 375 till top is browned  (about 30 minutes)

4. Garnish with fresh chives

 

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