Trader Joe's Langostino Lobster Penne Bake
Trader Joe's Langostino Lobster Penne Bake is luxuriously creamy with a gentle seafood sweetness from bisque and tender langostino. Buttered garlic and tangy cream cheese meld into a silky sauce that clings to the pasta, while melted mozzarella adds comforting richness. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed date night when you want restaurant-style flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Trader Joe's Langostino Lobster Penne Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 8
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm, about 11 minutes.
- 2
Drain the penne and return the pasta to the pot; set over medium-high heat, then stir in the cream cheese and bisque. Season with salt and pepper, and keep stirring until evenly combined. Remove from the heat.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Put the butter in a 9x13 baking dish and place it in the oven as it heats until the butter melts.
- 4
Remove the baking dish from the oven; add the langostino tails and the garlic. Toss until the garlic is fragrant and golden brown.
- 5
Add the penne mixture and tomatoes to the baking dish and gently toss everything until combined. Top with the cheese.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the casserole is bubbly, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 7
Garnish with a squeeze of lemon juice, a sprinkle of Parmesan, and fresh parsley.
- Calories 442.54 kcal High 22%
- Protein 31.78 g Good Source 64%
- Carbohydrate 23.45 g 9%
- Total Fat 23.69 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 14.64 g High 73%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 208.21 mg High 69%
- Sodium 789.45 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 1.74 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 3.18 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 344.66 mg Good Source 27%
- Iron 0.91 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 238.6 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 214.37 mcg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin C 8.74 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Trader Joe's Langostino Lobster Penne Bake is made with 10 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Cherry Tomato, Cooked Shrimp, and Cream Cheese. Each serving provides about 442.54 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Trader Joe's Langostino Lobster Penne Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cherry Tomato, Cooked Shrimp, Cream Cheese, Lemon. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Trader Joe's Langostino Lobster Penne Bake?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 442.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Trader Joe's Langostino Lobster Penne Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Trader Joe's Langostino Lobster Penne Bake healthy?
- Trader Joe's Langostino Lobster Penne Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 442.54 calories and 31.78 g of protein, or 64% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 789.45 mg (34% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.64 g (73% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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