Description
Lobster Bucatini is an elegant, flavorful pasta dish featuring tender cooked lobster meat tossed with al dente bucatini in a rich garlic, butter, and non-alcoholic white wine sauce, finished with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese. This quick and luxurious meal is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a special dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 300g bucatini pasta
- 250g cooked lobster meat, chopped
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup non-alcoholic white wine
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the bucatini pasta according to the package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
- Prepare the Sauce Base: In a large skillet, melt the butter together with olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant and golden, about 1-2 minutes, taking care not to burn the garlic.
- Deglaze with Wine: Pour in the non-alcoholic white wine and let it simmer for a few minutes until slightly reduced and aromatic, which helps develop the sauce’s depth of flavor.
- Add Lobster and Liquid: Add the chopped cooked lobster meat to the skillet along with the reserved pasta water. Stir gently to combine and warm through the lobster.
- Toss the Pasta: Add the cooked bucatini into the skillet and toss everything together thoroughly. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, ensuring the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley and shaved Parmesan cheese before serving immediately for best flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency and help it cling to the pasta better.
- Use cooked lobster meat to streamline preparation, but fresh cooked lobster can be substituted.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your preferred level of heat or omit for a milder sauce.
- Ensure not to overcook the lobster when reheating to maintain its tender texture.
- Pair this dish with a crisp white wine or sparkling water for a complementary dining experience.
