Description
Indulge in this elegant creamy lobster pasta recipe that combines rich flavors and a luxurious texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup lobster meat, cooked and chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the lobster meat, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well and let it cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta in the creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a seafood twist, add shrimp or scallops along with the lobster.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream and use whole wheat pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg