Trader Joe's Lobster Casserole
A delightful and easy-to-make casserole combining creamy lobster bisque, tender pasta, and delicious langostino tails, topped with mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
Pasta and Base
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 block cream cheese (softened)
- 1 container Trader Joe's lobster bisque
- 1 package Trader Joe's frozen langostino tails (thawed)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.5 stick butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup Kraft creamy mozzarella cheese
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 Lemon wedge (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Boil approximately four quarts of lightly salted water in a large pot.
- Once it reaches a rolling boil, add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions (about 11 minutes).
- Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
- Mix in the softened cream cheese and lobster bisque over medium-high heat until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then remove from heat.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place half a stick of butter in a 9x13 inch baking dish and melt it in the preheating oven.
- Carefully remove the dish and add the thawed langostino tails and minced garlic, tossing until fragrant.
- Combine the penne mixture and halved cherry tomatoes into the baking dish and mix thoroughly.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.
- Remove from oven, garnish with lemon juice, and serve.
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Notes
For added texture, consider sprinkling breadcrumbs mixed with melted butter on top before baking. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days.