Description
Spicy Lobster Pasta Pomodoro is a testament to the fact that gourmet dishes can be quick and easy to prepare at home. With minimal ingredients and uncomplicated steps, this lobster pasta recipe offers a delicious and luxurious dining experience without the need for culinary expertise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12-ounces spaghetti
- 1 1/2 pounds Campari tomatoes, halved with stems removed
- 3, 6-7 ounce lobster tails
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, sliced thin
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for cooking pasta
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh torn basil, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottom pan, sauté the garlic and crushed red pepper in the olive for just under a minute.
- Add in the Campari tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss in the torn basil.
- Start breaking down the tomatoes as they cook. Cover. Let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Start boiling a large pot of water for the pasta.
- Break down the lobster tails. Rinse. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Once the water comes to a boil. Salt the water and add the pasta.
- Turn the sauce down to a gentle simmer. Add the lobster meat and a ladle of pasta water.
- Allow the lobster to poach in the tomato sauce.
- Transfer the al dente pasta directly from the pot into the sauce.
- Toss to coat and continue cooking for a minute or two.
- Plate the pasta. Spoon on the spicy lobster tomato sauce.
- Garnish with fresh torn basil.
- ENJOY!
Notes
- substitute the spaghetti with your favorite pasta, or whatever you have on hand
- gently poach the lobster in the tomato sauce
- do NOT forget to salt the water for the pasta
- cook the pasta just to al dente
- properly store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days
- see post for additional notes and tips
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: Seafood