Lobster Pasta with Yellow Tomatoes and Basil

Ingredients:⁣⁣

  • 1 lb lobster meat, 1/2in chunks ⁣

  • 1 lb sturdy pasta ⁣⁣

  • 4 tbsp olive oil ⁣⁣

  • 1/2 tbsp butter ⁣⁣

  • 1/2 onion, finely diced⁣⁣

  • 5 garlic cloves, minced ⁣⁣

  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes ⁣⁣

  • 1/2 cup dry white wine⁣⁣

  • 2 cups halved yellow cherry tomatoes⁣⁣

  • 1/2 lemon, zested & ⁣⁣juiced

  • 2 handfuls fresh basil ⁣⁣

Directions

  1. Cook pasta in well-salted boiling water until al dente. (Save 1 cup starchy pasta water)⁣⁣

  2. Add olive oil to a wide skillet over med heat. Cook onion for 1 min, then garlic & red pepper for 1 min. Add wine and cook down for about 2 min. ⁣⁣

  3. Add tomatoes & season with salt & pepper. Add lobster meat and cook 1 min. Turn off heat and add lemon juice & zest. ⁣⁣

  4. Drain pasta and add to skillet. Toss very well add pasta water, as needed (only a little at a time).

  5. Toss with basil, garnish with extra basil and lemon & enjoy!

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