Description
A rich and creamy lobster pasta dish perfect for special occasions, combining tender lobster with a smooth sauce and fresh pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 2 lobster tails, cooked and chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat and stir in the Parmesan until smooth.
- Add the chopped lobster and warm it through.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
- Toss the pasta into the skillet and coat it with the sauce.
- Plate the pasta and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
For a lighter twist, substitute half the heavy cream with low-fat milk and Greek yogurt. Pair with whole wheat pasta for added fiber.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: lobster pasta, creamy pasta, seafood, special occasion, Italian cuisine