Description
Indulgent Tuscan lobster pasta weaves luxurious seafood with silky cream sauce, promising Mediterranean elegance on your plate. Delicate lobster meat mingles with herb-infused linguine, inviting you to savor coastal Italian culinary magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (14-16 ounces / 400-450 grams) package ribbon-shaped pasta (Tagliatelle, Fettuccine, or similar)
- 46 (6 ounces / 170 grams) wild lobster tails
- 2 cups chopped kale
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 12 tablespoons organic tomato paste
- 12 tablespoons Tuscan seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 56 organic sun-dried tomatoes
- 1.14 cups organic heavy cream
- 1/2 cup organic stock (chicken, seafood, or vegetable)
- 2 tablespoons white cooking wine
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Lobster Preparation Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon Tuscan seasoning
Instructions
- Initiate pasta preparation by boiling salted water in a large pot. Submerge pasta and incorporate chopped kale during the final cooking phase. Extract and preserve one cup of starchy liquid before draining the pasta.
- Activate oven to 400°F. Carefully butterfly lobster tails by gently separating meat from shell while maintaining connection. Eliminate grey membrane and rinse with water and vinegar. Pat completely dry. Lavish lobster meat with seasoned butter blend. Position tails in greased oven-safe skillet and roast until meat transforms to light pink, approximately 10-15 minutes. Allow brief cooling period before extracting meat and sectioning into desired dimensions.
- Warm olive oil in skillet over medium-high temperature. Introduce minced garlic, sautéing until aromatic. Incorporate sun-dried tomatoes, rendering them translucent. Integrate tomato paste and Tuscan seasonings. Reduce heat and introduce cream, stock, white wine, and citrus juice. Encourage gentle bubbling. Gradually integrate Parmesan, whisking until sauce reaches luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Merge pasta and kale with crémy sauce, adjusting texture using reserved liquid. Delicately fold lobster throughout mixture or elegantly arrange atop pasta. Embellish with fresh herbaceous garnishes like parsley and basil. Optional: Sprinkle additional Parmesan for enhanced flavor profile.
Notes
- Ensure pasta is cooked al dente to maintain perfect texture and prevent mushiness when mixing with creamy sauce.
- Choose fresh, high-quality lobster tails for the most succulent and flavorful seafood experience.
- Adjust sauce thickness by gradually adding reserved pasta water, creating a silky, luxurious coating that clings beautifully to pasta.
- Swap lobster with shrimp or scallops for a budget-friendly alternative that maintains the dish’s elegant Mediterranean essence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg