Trader Joe's Viral Lobster Pasta
Trader Joe's Viral Lobster Pasta
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 8 ounces cooked lobster meat, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 tub Trader Joe's Lobster Bisque, (approximately 32 fluid ounces)
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for garnish
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 12 ounces linguine or spaghetti, cooked according to package directions
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the linguine or spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and sauté until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to break down and release their juices, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Add the cooked lobster meat and the entire tub of Trader Joe's Lobster Bisque to the skillet. Stir well to combine. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes, grated Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and the juice from half of the lemon. Continue to simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Add the cooked and drained pasta directly to the skillet with the sauce. Toss thoroughly to coat the pasta. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed. Serve immediately in bowls, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and an extra sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 1 min
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Trader Joe's Viral Lobster Pasta
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 8 ounces cooked lobster meat, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 tub Trader Joe's Lobster Bisque, (approximately 32 fluid ounces)
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for garnish
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 12 ounces linguine or spaghetti, cooked according to package directions
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the linguine or spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and sauté until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to break down and release their juices, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Add the cooked lobster meat and the entire tub of Trader Joe's Lobster Bisque to the skillet. Stir well to combine. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes, grated Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and the juice from half of the lemon. Continue to simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Add the cooked and drained pasta directly to the skillet with the sauce. Toss thoroughly to coat the pasta. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed. Serve immediately in bowls, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and an extra sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 1 min