Spaghetti with lobster sauce
Prepare spaghetti with a rich lobster sauce using fresh lobster, tomatoes, and herbs, simmered to perfection and served over pasta.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Lobster (fresh, whole) | 800 | Grams |
| Spaghetti (dried) | 500 | Grams |
| Tomato (ripe, chopped) | 4 | Count |
| Onion (medium, finely chopped) | 1 | Count |
| Garlic (minced) | 4 | Clove |
| Olive Oil (extra virgin) | 4 | Tbsp |
| White Wine (dry) | 250 | Milliliters |
| Heavy Cream (whole milk based) | 200 | Milliliters |
| Parsley (fresh, chopped) | 1 | Bunch |
| Basil (fresh, chopped) | 1 | Bunch |
| Salt | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper (freshly ground) | 0.5 | Tsp |
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add minced garlic to the pan and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they start to break down, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the white wine and let it simmer until reduced by half.
- Add the lobster pieces to the pan and cook until they turn opaque, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Mix in the chopped parsley and basil, then add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce. Toss to combine.
- Serve the spaghetti with lobster sauce hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Prep
- Thaw lobster if frozen, at least 4 hours in advance.
Kitchen equipment
Lobster CrackerLarge Pasta Pot
