Seared Lobster Pasta with Spicy Tomato Cream Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

Tender lobster meat seared and tossed in a spicy tomato cream sauce coating fresh linguine, perfect for a romantic dinner. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs fresh lobster tail meat, linguine pasta, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 700 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 8 oz, chopped fresh lobster tail meat
• 6 oz linguine pasta
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 6 oz linguine pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 8 oz chopped fresh lobster tail meat and sear for 2-3 minutes until opaque and slightly golden. Remove lobster and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen flavor, then pour in 1/4 cup white wine, scraping up any browned bits, and simmer until reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
5. Step 5: Lower heat to medium and stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
6. Step 6: Return lobster to the skillet along with drained linguine and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. Toss gently to combine, allowing pasta to absorb sauce.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.