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May 13, 2025

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This Lobster Fusilli Lunghi in Pink Vodka Sauce is the ultimate showstopper—elegant, creamy, and bursting with flavor. Succulent lobster is cooked in butter, then combined with a rich vodka-infused tomato cream sauce made from tomato paste, garlic, and heavy cream. Parmesan cheese adds salty depth while fusilli lunghi pasta catches every swirl of the velvety pink sauce. Finished with a splash of pasta water to perfect the texture, this luxurious dish is simple yet indulgent, and perfect for a special occasion or when you're feeling extra fancy.

Lobster Fusilli Lunghi in Pink Vodka Sauce
Lobster Fusilli Lunghi in Pink Vodka Sauce
Lobster Fusilli Lunghi in Pink Vodka Sauce
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Lobster Fusilli Lunghi in Pink Vodka Sauce

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Milk and 6 other allergens identified

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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
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In a pan over medium heat, melt butter. Add lobster chunks and cook for 2–3 minutes until just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
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Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes until deepened in color.
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Deglaze with vodka and stir well. Let simmer for a few minutes to cook off the alcohol.
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Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 7–10 minutes.
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Season with salt and pepper. Return cooked lobster to the pan.
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Stir in Parmesan cheese and cooked pasta. Add a splash of pasta water to loosen sauce as needed.
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Toss everything together until pasta is fully coated. Serve hot with more Parmesan if desired.
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  • Pasta Water Magic 💧
    Always reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining - it's the secret to creating a silky, emulsified sauce that perfectly coats the fusilli lunghi.
  • Lobster Butter Technique 🦞
    When sautéing lobster meat, use clarified butter and cook just until opaque to prevent overcooking and maintain its delicate, tender texture.
  • Vodka Sauce Depth 🍸
    Allow the vodka to simmer for 2-3 minutes to burn off alcohol and concentrate the flavor before adding tomato paste and cream.
  • Cheese Melting Hack 🧀
    Grate Parmesan at room temperature and add it off the heat to prevent clumping and ensure a smooth, creamy sauce integration.
  • Garlic Infusion Trick 🧄
    Crush and briefly toast garlic in butter before adding other ingredients to release its essential oils and develop a deeper, more complex flavor profile.

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