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Decadent Creamy Tuscan Lobster Pasta Recipe

Creamy Tuscan Lobster Pasta made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz fettuccine
  • 2 lobster tails about 1 lb total
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 shallot finely chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the fettuccine according to package directions until al dente.
  • While the pasta cooks, prepare the lobster tails by cutting them lengthwise.
  • Sauté garlic and shallots in olive oil until fragrant and translucent.
  • Add the lobster tails, cooking for 3-4 minutes until just opaque.
  • Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook until they soften slightly.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.
  • Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and fully incorporated.
  • Combine the cooked fettuccine with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
  • Finish with fresh basil, salt, and pepper to taste, then serve immediately.