Description
Indulge in a luxurious dish that combines tender lobster with rich creamy tomato sauce and al dente pasta. This creamy tomato and lobster pasta is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in. With vibrant colors and a flavor explosion, each bite feels like a warm embrace. It’s quick to prepare yet sophisticated enough for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 1 cup cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and bring to a gentle simmer. Mix in heavy cream until well combined.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the creamy tomato sauce.
- Gently fold in the cooked lobster meat until everything is evenly coated.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste. Sprinkle in the chopped basil before serving.
- Plate hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg