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Lobster Pasta with Truffle Oil

by Lynne Webb on September 22, 2020 (Updated September 28, 2021) // 1 Comment

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Lobster Pasta with Truffle Oil

by Lynne Webb on September 22, 2020 (Updated September 28, 2021) // 1 Comment

Our easy lobster pasta combines bits of tender lobster, shallots, white wine, and a drizzle of truffle oil to make an elegant dinner for two.
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Plate of penne pasta with chunks of lobster, a light sauce and a sprinkling of chopped parsley and black pepper on top.

Quick to prepare and easy to perfect, this recipe uses white wine, shallots, and a drizzle of white truffle oil to complement the naturally sweet flavor of the lobster. Read on for a few expert tips on how to pull this dish together in a flash.

Tips for making lobster pasta

  • Have your ingredients prepped and ready to cook: The most important thing to keep in mind when making this recipe is that you do not want to overcook your lobster. It’s much easier to keep a close eye on it if your other ingredients are close at hand.
  • Add the lobster shells to the pasta pot: Don’t waste the extra flavor hidden in those lobster shells. Once you’ve scooped the meat out, add them to your pasta water. Don’t be surprised if they make the water cloudy and some foam forms on the top. It may not look pretty, but the added flavor will be absorbed by the pasta as it cooks and you will never notice anything in the finished dish.
  • Pick a pasta cut that will hold the sauce: As you can see from the photo, we’ve chosen penne rigate because its fine ridges hold the light sauce nicely. Other good choices include cavatappi and rotini.
  • Choose a good quality truffle oil: Truffle oil often gets a bad rap for having an artificial or synthetic flavor and with some brands, this is true. As with many gourmet ingredients, let price be your guide when choosing. Fresh, good-quality truffle oil has a lot of flavor, so a little will go a long way. We like Urbani truffle oil and find the white to be more flavorful than black.

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Single serving of lobster pasta on a plate with fork.

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Penne pasta with lobster on a serving plate

Lobster Pasta with Truffle Oil

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Our easy lobster pasta combines bits of tender lobster, shallots, white wine, and a drizzle of truffle oil to make an elegant dinner for two.
Yield: 2 servings
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time : 20 mins
Total Time : 35 mins
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Ingredients 

  • 3 cold-water lobster tails, 5 ounces each, uncooked
  • 6 ounces penne or other pasta
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • White truffle oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions 

  • Put a large pot of salted water on to boil for the pasta.
  • Scoop the raw lobster meat from the shells, cut it into small chunks, and add the shells to the pasta water.
  • Cook and drain the pasta according to package directions and toss with 1 tablespoon of the butter and about 1 tablespoon of truffle oil. Cover and set aside to keep warm.
  • Melt the remaining butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and sauté until softened and just starting to caramelize, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Deglaze with the white wine, scraping up any browned bits that may have developed on the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the lobster meat and continue cooking just until the lobster turns opaque and is cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the cream and parsley, season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper, and combine with the pasta.
  • Taste and add more truffle oil as desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Lobster Pasta with Truffle Oil
Amount per Serving
Calories
560
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
29
g
45
%
Saturated Fat
 
11
g
69
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
17
g
Cholesterol
 
92
mg
31
%
Sodium
 
403
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
 
49
g
16
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
27
g
54
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Author: Lynne Webb | 

Course: Seafood
 | 
Cuisine: American

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  1. Ilyse says

    June 25, 2020 at 9:04 pm

    5 stars
    Great sauce! The only substitutions I made was using pappardelle pasta instead of ziti and 1/3 of a cup of half and half instead of heavy cream.

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