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Lobster Pasta

SUBMITTED BY: TopKanoli

"Excellent Lobster Pasta... Lobster lovers that love italian dig in!! Perfect for Valentines Day!"

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 large (2 pound) fresh lobster
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 (12 ounce) package dried spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the lobster and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until bright red.
  2. As soon as the lobster starts cooking, melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and 3 cloves of garlic. Cook and stir just to release the liquid. Do not let them brown.
  3. When the lobster comes out of the pot, place it on a cutting board and use a big knife to cut it in half lengthwise. Place the halves meaty side down into the skillet with the onion and garlic. Cook for about 3 minutes.
  4. Bring another pot of water to a boil and season with a little salt. Add the spaghetti and cook for 8 minutes, or until tender. If you want to save time and a pot, you could boil the pasta in the lobster water since it is already boiling, just add salt.
  5. Add the tomatoes to the skillet and turn the heat up to high to bring to a boil. Add the olive oil, salt, pepper and cinnamon. Cook, stirring constantly for 5 to 7 minutes. Slowly pour in the cream, stirring constantly. The sauce will become a nice pink color. (Take a sniff, mmmmmmmm.) Turn the heat down to medium-low. Keep warm, stirring occasionally until the pasta is done.
  6. Drain the spaghetti and place on a large serving plate. Stir in the remaining butter and garlic. Pour the tomato sauce over the spaghetti and arrange the two lobster halves in the center. Sprinkle all over with parsley and serve.

FOOTNOTE

  • If you wish to purcase an already cooked lobster, boil it for 3 to 4 minutes just to warm it up.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2006 by dakine99876
AWESOME dish!!! Really simple and easy to follow but totally DELICIOUS!!! I substituted the... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2008 by AUTUMN609
I made a few little changes since we are trying to eat more healthy. I used half and half... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2008 by JKSFITZ
I made this recipe on New Year's day to use up leftover lobster from our New Year's Eve feast.... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2007 by hisdrinkoffering
Well, I have now tried this recipe two ways. The first time I planned to make it I could not... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2007 by LEANNEMAYER
I made this for Christmas dinner with my in-laws and it turned out excellent. We altered the... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2007 by stacebakescakes
I halved the recipe, added scallops and used angel hair pasta--my picky hubby loved it! Next... MORE
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Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2006 by Fernanda Rios
I've done this twice in 3 days. I had my mom in law over for dinner and my husband loved this... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2006 by Lindsey R
I made this the night after a huge lobster feast with the leftovers. It was a huge hit,... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2006 by ToniTiger
This was easy straight forward and more so I used a recipe from this person for aubergine s... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2008 by CookD