Lobster and Asparagus Alfredo
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
One fresh or frozen lobster tail weighing 10 to 12 ounces yields just the right amount of cooked meat for this richly sauced pasta dish.
Servings:
4 servings
Total Time:
25 mins
Ingredients
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8 ouncesfettuccinesee savings
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1 cupasparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces or broccoli floweretssee savings
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1 cupsliced fresh mushroomssee savings
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2 tablespoonsmargarine or buttersee savings
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6 ouncescooked lobster meat, cut into bite-size pieces (about 1-1/4 cups)see savings
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2/3 cuphalf-and-half or light creamsee savings
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3/4 cupshredded Parmesan cheese (3 ounces)see savings
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1/8 teaspooncoarsely ground black peppersee savings
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Dashground nutmegsee savings
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Coarsely ground black pepper (optional)see savings
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Breadsticks (optional)see savings
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Directions
1.
Cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain. Set aside.
2.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook asparagus or broccoli and mushrooms in margarine or butter for 5 minutes or until just tender. Add lobster and half-and-half or light cream; heat through.
3.
Add cooked fettuccine to the skillet. Then add Parmesan cheese, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and nutmeg. Toss until pasta is coated. If necessary, cook for 2 to 3 minutes until sauce is desired consistency. Serve immediately. Sprinkle with additional pepper and serve with breadsticks, if desired. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 468, Total Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 597 mg, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 26 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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