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Lobster Pasta
Tender, juicy pieces of lobster tossed in a creamy tomato sauce with linguine noodles. Prepare to be amazed by this restaurant-quality lobster pasta- each bite is a dream!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 448 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 10 ounces linguine pasta
- 12 ounces lobster meat, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasonings
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, or more if needed
- fresh basil, and red pepper flakes, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the 10 ounces linguine pasta according to package instructions. Cook the pasta to al-dente. Before draining the pasta, save some of the pasta water for the sauce.
- Heat 3 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 shallot, finely chopped and saute until translucent. Stir in the 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Lower the heat and slowly add in 1 cup heavy cream and ½ cup parmesan cheese. Heat through and stir until the cheese is melted.
- Add salt and pepper, 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasonings, and 2 teaspoons lemon zest. Add 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, to thin the sauce. Taste the sauce and add additional seasoning to your liking.
- Add the cooked 12 ounces lobster meat, and pasta. Toss to combine with the sauce.
- Top the pasta with parmesan cheese, fresh basil, and red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve immediately warm. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
448kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
138mg
(46%)
Sodium
431mg
(18%)
Potassium
348mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
918IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
201mg
(20%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 448
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 448kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 138mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 431mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 348mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 918IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 201mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.