Lobster Alfredo Pasta

This Lobster Alfredo Pasta is a rich and luxurious dish perfect for special occasions or indulgent weeknights. Tender chunks of lobster are warmed in butter, then gently folded into a creamy Alfredo sauce made with garlic, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Tossed with al dente pasta and finished with fresh parsley and more cheese, this pasta is both elegant and comforting. Simple to prepare yet full of flavor, it's a surefire way to impress and satisfy.

Author: These Carbs Don't Count

Category: Pasta

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 2 plates

Calories: 1,228 kcal per serving

Ingredients

½ pound - pasta
1 cup - lobster meat
4 tablespoon - butter
2 cloves - garlic
1 ½ cup - heavy cream
¾ cup - Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon - salt
¼ teaspoon - black pepper
⅛ - Fresh parsley
⅛ - Reserved pasta water

Instructions

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
In a pan over medium heat, add 2 tbsp butter and the lobster meat. Sauté briefly to warm and coat with butter. Remove lobster and set aside.
In the same pan, add remaining 2 tbsp butter and minced garlic. Cook until fragrant.
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
Stir in Parmesan cheese and let melt until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Add cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss until well coated.
Return lobster to the pan and cook together for a few minutes.
Serve hot, topped with additional Parmesan and chopped parsley.