Description
A luxurious pasta dish with fresh lobster, creamy sauce, and vibrant flavors, perfect for family gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- Fresh lobster or frozen lobster tail
- Fettuccine or linguine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté minced garlic in a skillet with melted butter over medium heat for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add fresh lobster to the skillet and cook until just opaque, about 3–4 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously, and allow it to simmer gently to thicken.
- Mix in sun-dried tomatoes and greens, letting them wilt in the heat of the sauce.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, tossing to coat evenly and adding parmesan cheese until melted.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.
Notes
For substitutions, use shrimp or scallops instead of lobster, and half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Creamy Pasta, Lobster, Italian, Comfort Food, Family Recipe, Special Occasion