Description
Creamy Tomato and Lobster Pasta is a luxurious dish that elegantly combines the sweetness of fresh lobster with a velvety tomato cream sauce. Perfect for special occasions or a cozy dinner at home, this recipe showcases vibrant flavors and textures, making it an unforgettable culinary experience. With just a few key ingredients, you can impress your guests or treat yourself to a gourmet meal in under an hour.
Ingredients
1 pound cooked lobster meat
12 ounces linguine or fettuccine
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves minced garlic
28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 cup heavy cream
? cup grated Parmesan cheese
? cup fresh basil, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Saut? garlic until fragrant, then add crushed tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, allowing the sauce to thicken for another 5 minutes.
Gently fold in the lobster meat and cooked pasta. Add reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
For added richness, consider using half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Experiment with different pasta shapes like penne or rigatoni for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 650
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg