Description
Creamy lobster Tuscan pasta is a delightful combination of rich flavors and textures that will transport your taste buds straight to Italy. This dish features tender lobster meat mingling with creamy sauce, fresh spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, all tossed with perfectly cooked fettuccine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails (about 1 lb total), cooked and meat removed, chopped
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the lobster by cooking fresh lobster tails in boiling water for 5-7 minutes, then chop the meat into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes, then add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream, add Italian seasoning, and season with salt and pepper. Allow the sauce to thicken for 3-5 minutes.
- Combine the cooked fettuccine and chopped lobster meat with the sauce, tossing gently. Adjust the sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted, adjust seasoning, and serve garnished with fresh basil or parsley.
Notes
- Use fresh lobster for the best flavor.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
- Consider adding a splash of white wine for extra depth.
- Experiment with different types of pasta or seafood alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Lobster Tuscan Pasta, Italian Pasta, Seafood Pasta, Lobster Recipe