Description
Indulge in a luxurious and creamy pasta dish with this recipe for Creamy Tomato and Lobster Pasta. Cherry tomatoes burst with flavor in a rich sauce complemented by tender chunks of lobster meat. This elegant yet easy-to-make dish is perfect for a special occasion or a decadent weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 1 lb linguine, fettuccine, or mafaldine pasta
Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb cherry tomatoes
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup brandy or dry white wine
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4–1 lb cooked lobster meat, cut into chunks
- kosher salt, to taste
- fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter with olive oil. Add cherry tomatoes, season with salt and red pepper flakes, and cook until tomatoes burst, about 10 minutes.
- Cook the Pasta: Meanwhile, cook pasta until 1 minute shy of al dente; reserve 1 cup pasta water.
- Finish the Sauce: Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Deglaze with brandy or wine, scraping up any browned bits, and cook for 1–2 minutes. Add heavy cream, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Combine and Serve: Add pasta to the sauce with remaining butter, tossing to coat, and add reserved pasta water as needed for a silky texture. Stir in lobster meat just until warmed through. Adjust seasoning with salt. Serve immediately topped with parsley or basil.
Notes
- Using cooked lobster ensures tender meat that won’t overcook.
- Brandy adds depth, but white wine works well.
- Keep lobster in large chunks for a more indulgent feel.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Sautéed Pasta
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
