lobster-mac-and-cheese

Ingredients

• 2 (10 to 12-ounce) uncooked Maine lobster tails, or 4 (4 to 6-ounce) uncooked small lobster tails
• Cooking spray
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 9 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 1 small handful fresh parsley sprigs
• 1/2 medium shallot
• 2 large cloves garlic
• 8 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese
• 5 ounces Gruyère cheese
• 2 ounces Parmesan cheese
• 1 pound dried cavatappi, gemelli, or large elbow macaroni pasta
• 2 tablespoons dry white wine
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for the pasta water
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes