The lobster in this seafood pasta really knocks it out of the park. You can find frozen or fresh cooked lobster meat at most fishmongers, but it if not you can buy 2 small tails and steam them until they are just cooked. It is worth the effort to in order elevate this decadent dinner.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 30 min |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 2 servings |
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 30 min |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 2 servings |
Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- 8 ounces rigatoni
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 large pinch red pepper flakes, optional
- 12 littleneck clams, scrubbed clean
- 1/2 pound mussels, debearded and scrubbed clean
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- One 15-ounce can tomato puree or sauce
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 4 ounces cooked lobster meat, cut into bite-size pieces
- Basil leaves, for garnish
- Grated Parmesan, for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta to al dente according to package instructions, about 8 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain and reserve.
- Heat the oil in large heavy-bottomed pot over high heat until shimmering. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes if using. Lower the heat and cook until the garlic is starting to turn golden, about 1 minute. Add the clams, mussels and white wine and cover. Cook until the shells start to open. As they open transfer them to a bowl with tongs. The mussels will cook faster than the clams but in all it should take 6 to 10 minutes (discard any that do not open). Add the tomato puree to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.
- Add the pasta to the sauce and cook until hot, about 2 minutes. If the sauce gets too thick, add the reserved pasta water 1/4 cup at a time until saucy. Stir in the lobster, mussels, clams and any broth from the bottom of the bowl and stir to get everything hot, about 2 minutes. Finish with the lemon zest. Divide between bowls and top with the basil and Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 8 servings |
| Calories | 240 |
| Total Fat | 7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Cholesterol | 33 mg |
| Sodium | 406 mg |
| Serving Size | 1 of 8 servings |
| Calories | 240 |
| Total Fat | 7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Cholesterol | 33 mg |
| Sodium | 406 mg |
Reviews
You have to try this!! I saw this prepared on Food Network kitchen about a year ago. This recipe is amazing. The overall flavor of the sauce is what really wows you it looks complicated yet it is so simple. It lends an air of “she knows what she’s doing in the kitchen”. I made this for my husband and he carried on about it so much my father and his wife demanded that I make it for them. From there it moved to my brother and his wife, it has become my go to when we have friends or family over for dinner. I typically serve it with fresh baked bread sticks, garlic bread, or cheddar, bay biscuits, and salad. Try your hand at this. The simplicity of it is amazing when you taste the end result.