Lobster Pasta
Tender, juicy pieces of lobster tossed in a creamy tomato sauce with linguine noodles. Prepare to be amazed by this restaurant-quality lobster pasta- each bite is a dream!
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 10 ounces linguine pasta
- 12 ounces lobster meat, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasonings
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, or more if needed
- fresh basil and red pepper flakes, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Cook the pasta to al-dente. Before draining the pasta, save some pasta water for the sauce.
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and saute until translucent. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Lower the heat and slowly add in the cream and parmesan cheese. Heat through and stir until the cheese is melted.
- Add the salt, black pepper, and Italian seasonings, and lemon zest. Add 1/2 cup of pasta water to thin the sauce. Taste the sauce and add additional seasoning to your liking.
- Add the cooked lobster meat and pasta. Toss to combine with the sauce.
- Top the pasta with fresh basil, parmesan, and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 448kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 431mg | Potassium: 348mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 918IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 1mg
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