Description
A gourmet Lobster Bucatini Pasta recipe that combines the richness of lobster with creamy sauce and al dente bucatini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bucatini pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 pound cooked lobster meat, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the bucatini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they start to soften, about 3-5 minutes.
- Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cooked lobster meat and season with salt and pepper. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Toss the cooked bucatini in the skillet with the sauce until well coated.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley and Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider squeezing fresh lemon juice over the pasta before serving.
- You can substitute shrimp or crab for the lobster if desired.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg