Creamy Macaroni & Cheese with Lobster

Ingredients

• Kosher salt
• 1-½ tsp. finely chopped fresh thyme
• ¼ cup mascarpone
• 3-½ cups whole milk
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 small garlic clove, mashed into a paste or pressed (optional)
• 10 oz. finely grated Cantal
• + 7 more ingredients
• • 2 Tbs. finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or pecorino (optional)
  • 3 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cups diced cooked lobster meat
  • 1 lb. campanelle pasta
  • 4 Tbs. unsalted butter
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 cups coarse, fresh breadcrumbs, lightly toasted

If using the garlic, stir it into the butter. Put the breadcrumbs in a medium bowl and drizzle the butter over the crumbs. Add a pinch of salt and the Parmigiano-Reggiano or pecorino (if using). With your hands, toss well to combine. Set aside.

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