# Seafood Medley Macaroni Meals Olive Garden's Lobster Shrimp Mac & Cheese Puts a Spin on a Classic By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2018-11-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-shrimp-mac-cheese References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/food-news/a25306647/olive-garden-new-lobster-shrimp-mac-and-cheese/) & [olivegarden](https://www.olivegarden.com/specials/oven-baked-pastas) Surf and turf is one thing, but [Olive Garden](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/create-your-own-pasta) is offering an even more indulgent way to enjoy seafood in the form of its new Lobster Shrimp Mac & Cheese. As part of its holiday menu, Olive Garden is serving up two new Oven Baked Pastas. The first is the Lobster Shrimp Mac & Cheese, which takes cheese, tomatoes, shrimp, lobster and rigatoni pasta, and smothers it in a [creamy Alfredo sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cheese-alfredo). The whole thing is topped with breadcrumbs and then baked in the oven until bubbling hot. For those who prefer poultry over seafood, Olive Garden is also serving up a new [Asiago Tortelloni Alfredo with Grilled Chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamy-tortellini-bake). This cheesy dish combines Asiago-filled tortellini pasta with Alfredo sauce, a blend of cheeses, breadcrumbs and grilled chicken for an ultra creamy dish. Image Credit: *Olive Garden.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Indulgent Seafood Dishes:** Opportunity for restaurants to create innovative and decadent seafood dishes that cater to customers' desire for indulgence. - **Creative Pasta Combinations:** Potential to experiment with new pasta combinations and flavor profiles to offer unique and enticing dishes. - **Comfort Food Reinvented:** Opportunity to revamp classic comfort foods by adding gourmet ingredients and elevating the taste experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can capitalize on the growing demand for indulgent seafood dishes and offer innovative menu items to attract customers. - **Pasta Manufacturing Industry:** Manufacturers can develop new pasta varieties and combinations to meet the demand for creative pasta dishes. - **Gourmet Food Industry:** Gourmet food companies can explore ways to reinvent and elevate classic comfort foods by incorporating high-quality ingredients and premium flavors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonal Seafood Restaurant Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-lobster-menu.md) - [Artisan-Inspired Pasta Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/create-your-own-pasta.md) - [Lobster-Focused Summer Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-seafood-offerings.md) - [Savory Biscuit-Breaded Shrimps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddar-bay-shrimp.md) - [Sharable Fried Shrimp Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shrimp-fritto-misto.md) - [Seasonal Seafood Restaurant Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-shrimp-celebration-menu.md) - [Triple Shrimp Seafood Platters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cajun-shrimp-trio.md) - [Cheesy Oversized Pasta Shells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-shells-entres.md) - [Seasonal Seafood Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-shrimp-celebration.md)