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Creamy Lobster Bucatini

A rich and elegant pasta dish featuring bucatini tossed in a silky cream sauce with tender lobster meat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Seafood
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz bucatini pasta
  • 1.5 cups lobster meat cooked, chopped
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.5 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp red chili flakes optional
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wide skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Chef’s knife

Method
 

  1. Cook bucatini in salted water until al dente; reserve pasta water and drain.
  2. Melt butter with olive oil in a skillet; sauté shallots until soft.
  3. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  4. Pour in cream and gently simmer until slightly thickened.
  5. Stir in Parmesan, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
  6. Fold in lobster meat and warm gently.
  7. Add pasta and toss with sauce, thinning with pasta water as needed.
  8. Finish with lemon juice and parsley, then serve immediately.

Notes

Add lobster at the end to prevent overcooking and keep it tender.