Description
This creamy tomato and lobster pasta is a luxurious and indulgent dish perfect for special occasions or a delicious weeknight treat. The combination of tender lobster meat, rich cream, and tangy crushed tomatoes creates a flavorful sauce that perfectly coats al dente pasta. Fresh basil and a squeeze of lemon add brightness, while Parmesan cheese lends a savory finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine
Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cooked lobster meat, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 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 minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute, ensuring it does not burn.
- Prepare Sauce: Stir in crushed tomatoes and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Slowly mix in the heavy cream until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
- Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain thoroughly to remove excess water.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the creamy tomato sauce, tossing gently to coat the noodles evenly with the sauce.
- Add Lobster: Gently fold in the cooked, chopped lobster meat, ensuring it is evenly distributed without breaking up the lobster pieces.
- Season: Season the dish with salt, black pepper, and freshly squeezed lemon juice according to your taste preferences. Stir in the chopped basil for added freshness.
- Serve: Plate the pasta while hot, then garnish with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh cooked lobster for the best flavor but lobster tail or lobster meat from the store works well too.
- Heavy cream can be substituted with half-and-half for a lighter sauce, though it will be less creamy.
- Adjust seasoning carefully after adding the lemon juice as it can amplify the saltiness.
- If preferred, substitute fettuccine with linguine or spaghetti.
- Reserve some pasta water to thin the sauce if needed.
