Description
A luscious and elegant creamy tomato and lobster pasta combining tender lobster meat with a rich tomato cream sauce, fresh basil, and parmesan cheese, served over perfectly cooked fettuccine or linguine. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is ideal for a special weeknight dinner or entertaining guests with a delicious seafood pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine
Lobster and Sauce
- 1 cup cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Prepare Sauce: Stir in the crushed tomatoes and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Then, mix in the heavy cream until the sauce is well combined, creating a creamy tomato base.
- Cook Pasta: In the meantime, cook the fettuccine or linguine according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain well once cooked.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the drained pasta directly into the skillet with the creamy tomato sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Add Lobster: Gently fold in the chopped cooked lobster meat, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the pasta without breaking up the lobster chunks.
- Season and Finish: Season the dish with salt, pepper, and the juice of one lemon to brighten the flavors. Stir in the chopped fresh basil just before serving.
- Serve: Plate the pasta hot and garnish generously with grated Parmesan cheese for a rich, savory finish.
Notes
- Use fresh lobster meat for best flavor, but frozen cooked lobster can be substituted if needed.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a dairy-free cream alternative.
- Be careful not to overcook the pasta to maintain a perfect al dente texture.
- Adding lemon juice helps balance the creaminess with a bright acidity.
- Fresh basil can be replaced with dried basil if fresh is unavailable, but use sparingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
